Scottish golfer on the European Tour
Australian Cameron Percy has opened a big lead in the over-50s major at Perthshire, firing a 63 and following with a 68 to sit at 11 under at halfway. UK veteran Paul Lawrie trails after a 69-71 start, while Cameron Kelly heads the chasing pack. The weather and greens are testing players as they chase the Leicester-based Open memories.
Europe has named Francesco Molinari as an assistant to Luke Donald for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, joining Edoardo after both served as vice-captains in Rome and New York. The move underlines continuity ahead of the centenary edition, with Molinari set to bolster a familiar backroom. In other news, Bob MacIntyre opened strongly at the Travelers Championship.
MacIntyre has failed to challenge for the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale after back-to-back rounds of 71 on the weekend left him two under for the tournament. He has admitted to temper issues and accepts warnings as part of his game, while Cameron Young has set the clubhouse lead with a 64. The Open is led by Lucas Herbert after a 62 from him and Sam Burns.