Ras Al Khaimah Championship: David Law takes charge at the midway point

Scotland’s David Law holds a two-shot lead halfway through the Ras Al Khaimah Championship presented by Phoenix Capital following a brilliant 8-under par 64 on Friday.

Law, searching for a second win on tour, was in fine form at Al Hamra Golf Club, recording two eagles and five birdies in his second round. His only dropped shot arrived at the second — his 11th hole.

At the time, Law had equalled the course record only for that mark to be broken in the afternoon after Spain’s Adrian Otaegui shot a bogey-free 63. He sits in third on 10-under, four shots back from Law. Rising star Nicolai Hojgaard is sandwiched between, on 12-under.

“I chipped in twice for two eagles so that was picking up four shots straight away, which was great,” Law said. “I played good. Yesterday was tricky, today a little different. It was a different golf course today, but I rode my luck a little, with chipping in twice, but I was happy.”

Law’s sole victory on the DP World Tour — the rebranded European Tour — came almost exactly two years ago at the ISPS Handa Vic Open in Australia. Last year, his best finish was tied for 4th at the Hero Open in Scotland.

“It’s been a while since the win,” Law said. “This is my fourth season on tour. I had a chance at St Andrews last year to win and I felt very comfortable again in that position. I feel like my golf has progressed nicely in the last three years and that’s the main aim. That’s all anyone’s trying to do — to keep improving.

A second round 64 ✍️Two eagles and five birdies means @DavidLawGolf leads by five. #RakGolfChamps

“I feel like I’ve done that and it’s about giving myself opportunities. It’s not about putting pressure on myself to go and win again or anything like that. If I keep knocking on the