Bryson DeChambeau shot a second straight 6-under 66 to share the lead after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday.
The No. 5-ranked DeChambeau rolled in an 8-foot putt for birdie at the last hole to join Lucas Herbert of Australia (63) at 12-under 132 at Emirates Golf Club. The American had seven birdies in total, along with an eagle 3 at the 10th hole.
He is the highest-ranked player in the field and is looking to win for the first time outside the PGA Tour or Web.com Tour.
Ian Poulter of England tees off on the 8th hole during round two of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (AP PhotoNeville Hopwood)
Alvaro Quiros (64) and 49-year-old Ernie Els (65) — a three-time champion in Dubai — were a stroke off the lead, with defending champion Li Haotong (67) in a group a further shot back.
First-round leader Matthew Fitzpatrick (70) was at 9 under.
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Alvaro Quiros chips onto the green on the 11th hole during round two of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (AP PhotoNeville Hopwood)