Drama Unfolds at Alfred Dunhill Links as Colsaerts and John Shine

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship saw Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts and Australian Cameron John take the lead after the second round, as Indian golfers struggled. Colsaerts, using local knowledge, shot 65 twice to reach a tie with John, who impressed with a birdie at the 17th hole.

The Indian contingent faced a challenging start at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, with both Shubhankar Sharma and Om Prakash Chouhan failing to make a strong impact. Sharma ended his rounds tied at 139th, while Chouhan was further behind at 154th.

Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts showed remarkable skill, leveraging his extensive experience at the event to shoot consecutive 65s. His performance at the Old Course at St Andrews and Carnoustie pushed him to the forefront alongside Cameron John.

Meanwhile, Cameron John of Australia matched Colsaerts with a substantial share of the lead, highlighting his prowess with a strategic finish at the infamous 17th hole. The competition remains fierce, with Scottish duo Grant Forrest and Martin Gilbert setting the pace in the team event.

(With inputs from agencies.)