European Masters: Matt Wallace in title contention ahead of Ryder Cup qualifier after superb second round

Two-time European Masters champion Matt Wallace enjoys a superb day as he closes in on the leaders; the final leg of the European Masters on the DP World Tour before Luke Donald finalises the Bethpage Black Ryder Cup field; watch the European Masters live on Saturday from 11:30am on Sky Sports Golf.

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Highlights from the second round of the Omega European Masters in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Matt Wallace was looking to maintain his lead after posting 65 and 63 on the second day of a weather-damaged marathon at the European Masters to leave him one stroke behind the club leader.

In a race for the lead after lengthy fog delays on Thursday in Switzerland, defending champion Wallace played 36 holes on Friday after failing to start his first round on day one.

The Englishman made 15 birdies and three bogeys in two rounds, finishing 12 under par and one stroke behind Frenchman Adrien Saddier.

Wallace is aiming to be among the Ryder Cup rookies and Luke Donald will name his six captains live on Sky Sports from 2pm on Monday 1 September.

Wallace said: “I had three great nines. I would say that.”

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Pictured: Ryder Cup hopeful Matt Wallace finished 12-under after playing 36 holes in Switzerland on Friday due to weather.

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“The front nine this morning wasn't very good, but I managed to beat it, and then I found something on the back nine. I played very well this afternoon.

“I told myself several times today that I am the reigning champion, so let’s try to maintain this position.”

Wallace's countryman Jordan Smith and South African Triston Lawrence are tied for third on 11 or less after two rounds, while many groups will either start or finish their second rounds on Saturday morning, including England's Matt Fitzpatrick.

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