Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee
/ AP Photo/Karl Jeffs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand has shot a 6-under 66 to take the outright second-round lead at the Dubai Desert Classic.
The 40-year-old former Thai army paratrooper made the most of calm cool second day conditions to make six birdies.
Jaidee reached 8 under and holds a one-shot lead from Lee Westwood of England, Stephen Dodd of Wales and Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain.
Jaidee has four career wins on the European Tour, including the Indonesia Open and the Ballantine's Championship in 2009.
A double bogey at the last left Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on 70, among a group of five players at 6 under, two shots behind Jaidee.
