Callum Macaulay five off lead at halfway

CALLUM Macaulay took over as the leading Scot at the halfway stage in the inaugural Gujarat Kensville Challenge in India.

The former Scottish amateur champion shot a second-round 73 at Kensville Golf Club in Ahmedabad to sit in a tie for 12th on 145, one-over. He is five shots off the lead, held by Indian Gaganjeet Bhullar and Austrian Florian Praegant.

Dubai-based Ross Bain dropped to a tie for 18th on 146 after a 75, which saw him spill four shots going out, while Craig Lee just made the cut on 159 after a 79 that included two double-bogeys and just one birdie.

The two other Scots in the field, Jack Doherty and Gavin Dear, both made early exits. After opening with 80s, the damage proved too big as Doherty shot a 73 while Dear signed for a 76.