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Adam Scott surges to share lead at Australian Open
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Ex-World Number One snatch a share of the halfway lead with a spectacular finish to his course-record-equalling second round

Former World Number One Adam Scott set a course-record-equalling 63 on Friday to share the lead with fellow countryman David Micheluzzi heading into moving day at the ISPS HANDA Australian Open.

Scott began the day six shots behind overnight leader Micheluzzi but carded five birdies and that closing eagle at Victoria Golf Club to soar to the summit at eight under par for the 2009 champion.

He admitted he had been frustrated with his 71 on the opening round but was pleased with how he used his experience at Victoria Golf Club as he looks for DP World Tour win number 12 and a second on home soil.

“I kind of tempered my expectations on everything, my own ability today and what I can do to the golf course,” Scott said.

“I really felt like I had to come out here, really not take any chances, not push anything. If it was tricky at all, to play safe. I executed most of the day, so even when I laid back, I managed to put it in a good spot still and take the trouble out and not make any errors.”

Micheluzzi had maintained his three-shot advantage for much of the day but bogeyed the 16th and 18th at Kingston Heath Golf Club to sign for a 71.

The 26-year-old Melbourne sandbelt specialist is relishing the chance to play in the final group on Saturday with an idol and 2013 Masters Tournament Champion Scott.

Unheralded compatriot Haydn Barron and New Zealander Josh Geary share third at five under with little-known American Gunner Wiebe.