His sizzling 67 at Kingbarns today leaves him just two shots off the lead, held by Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin.

It followed his opening day 70 at Carnoustie on Thursday.

He will now be looking to maintain a strong challenge when the action continues tomorrow.

Chris is due to tee off around 9.20am.

Leaderboard in full: http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2014/tournamentid=2014078/leaderboard/index.html