MacIntyre makes strong move at Alfred Dunhill Links
Defending champion Robert MacIntyre shot a 65 at Kingsbarns to move into contention at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. He currently sits in a tie for ninth place, three strokes behind leader Casey Jarvis.
Why it matters
The tournament is a significant event on the DP World Tour, and MacIntyre's performance is a key narrative for Scottish golf fans.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - round two
-11 C Jarvis (RSA); -10 M Jordan (Eng), M. J. Daffue (RSA), R Repetto Taylor (Esp)
Selected others: -9 S Bairstow (Eng); -8 R MacIntyre (Sco), M Stewart (Sco), B Koepka (US), T Detry (Bel) -7 S Jamieson (Sco), C Syme (Sco) -6 M Fitzpatrick (Eng), T Fleetwood (Eng); - 5 L Donald (Eng) S Straka (Aus); -4 L Westwood (Eng), T Hatton (Eng), J Rose (Eng) +4 I Poulter (Eng)
Defending champion Robert MacIntyre took advantage of calm conditions at Kingsbarns to shoot 65 and charge into contention at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
The Scot's round of seven under left him in a tie for ninth place, three strokes behind halfway leader Casey Jarvis of South Africa.
England's Matthew Jordan matched MacIntyre's score of 72 with six birdies and an eagle at Carnoustie to sit on 10 under for the tournament.
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