ABU DHABI (AFP) – Paul Waring broke the course record with a 61 on the Yas Links to open up a five-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
The 39-year-old Englishman’s total was his lowest round on the European tour. It took him to 19-under with a cushion over four golfers tied for second.
They include overnight leader Tommy Fleetwood, who followed a course-record equalling 62 in the first round with a 68. American Johannes Veerman and Danes Thorbjorn Olesen and Niklas Norgaard were also on 14 under.
Rory McIlroy, who is biding to seal another Race to Dubai title, hit his second straight 67 and was tied for 14th – nine shots back.
