ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — John Parry shot a 7-under 65 on the Old Course at St. Andrews Friday to take a four-shot lead in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
The Englishman was at 12-under 132 after seven birdies in the second round. He recorded his first European Tour victory at the Vivendi Cup two weeks ago.
Sweden’s Martin Erlandsson was second after five birdies in a 68 at Carnoustie.
Ryder Cup players Ross Fisher of England shot a 68 and Martin Kaymer of Germany had a 69 for a share of third place at 7 under alongside Alvaro Quiros of Spain (69). All three played at St. Andrews.
Graeme McDowell, who provided the winning point for Europe at Celtic Manor, was alone in sixth at 6 under after making a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 18 for a 68.
