Paul Dunne is two shots off the lead on 10-under after a round of 66 on Day 2 of the Abui Dhabi Championship.
The Irish golfer shot 6-under overall for the day to rise from 4-under where he started Friday's action.
Dunne bogeyed just one hole with that setback coming on the 3rd.
After 36 holes:
-12 @MKaymer59
-11 @RCabreraBello
-10 @dunners11
-10 @TommyFleetwood1
-10 @kiradechRecap: https://t.co/xD3vjrJo8g pic.twitter.com/0tDQpwhyhz
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But he also managed five birdies and made huge progress with an eagle on the Par 5 18th hole.
He is now in a three way tie with England's Tommy Fleetwood and Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand.
Martin Kaymer is the new tournament leader after taking a one shot advantage to move onto 12-under.
First round leader Henrik Stenson has dropped back to three shots off the lead to sit in a four way tie for sixth on 9-under.
Rafa Cabrera Bello is second overall on 11-under after a 66.
Darren Clarke ended 6-over, dropping three shots for the second consecutive round.
On Monday, Rory McIlroy announced that he will miss the Abu Dhabi Championship because of a rib injury sustained en route to second place at the South Africa Open which he lost in a playoff to Graeme Storm on Sunday.
