Putting masterclass sees Scott Jamieson lead by two shots in Spain

Scott Jamieson wielded his putter like a wand to open up a two-shot lead at the halfway stage in the ISPS Handa Championship in Spain.

The 38-year-old lit up his second circuit on the Lakes Course at Infinitum in Tarragona by rolling in a 30-footer for an eagle at the 18th - his ninth hole.

Jamieson also carded six birdies as he added a 63 to an opening 66 to sit on 11-under, though just as impressive as the ones that dropped was the Scot’s lag putting as he knocked numerous lengthy efforts stone dead.

“Just years of experience as I’ve been out here long enough,” he said, laughing, of his performance with the putter. “I certainly had my eye in for the reads and the pace was spot on as well.

“The greens are a nice speed and I always prefer putting on greens that are quicker and hopefully they will firm up over the weekend and give us a good test.”

Jamieson has done most of his good work so far on the back nine, having covered that stretch in 33 on Thursday then beating that effort by two shots on this occasion.

“It was another great day,” added the Florida-based player. “Yesterday, after five weeks off, I was a little unsure what I was going to get, but it was a solid day and today was even better.

“It was pretty similar, but maybe holed one or two more putts and managed to chip in on 15 and hole a putt from off the green on 18.”

Jamieson has already been out in front at this stage on the DP World Tour in 2022, having shared the halfway lead in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in January before having to settle for a top-10 finish.

“Obviously this year I seem to be coming out of the gates very well. I’ve had some good starts so far,” said the 2012 Nelson Mandela Championship winner. “But it’s easy to play the golf course