Nicol takes share of the lead at Lytham

FRASERBURGH'S Kris Nicol had moved into contention for the Lytham Trophy during the second round at Royal Lytham & St Annes yesterday.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd May 2010, 01:32 BST

Updated 2nd May 2010, 01:36 BST

The former North East Open champion added a two-under 68 to his opening 72 for a level-par 140 and was sharing the early clubhouse lead with English Walker Cup player Tommy Fleetwood and Irish cap Paul Cutler.

Peterhead's Philip McLean, who won the Edward Trophy at Glasgow Gailes last weekend, kept himself in the hunt with a 70 for 143