Former US Masters Champion Trevor Immelman is demonstrating a return to form, as he and young star James Kamte head the South African challenge after the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.
They are hot on the heels of joint leaders Northern Ireland duo Rory McIlroy and Michael Hoey and Scotland's Richie Ramsay.
Immelman, whose season has been hampered by a wrist injury, scored an impressive five-under-par 67 on the Old Course on Friday.
"It's interesting because I felt like I was hitting the ball much better yesterday, although at Carnoustie there is less margin for error," Immelman said.
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"I'm thrilled with my round, I felt I played solidly throughout, but I am particularly pleased with a score of 32 on the back nine. I've not played much recently so it's great to build up my confidence.
"I really enjoy playing this format, Tico (Torres) has been my playing partner a number of times and we are great friends. We live close in the US, so we regularly see each other at home."
"When you are playing at the home of golf with such a great player as Trevor you can't beat that," said Bon Jovi drummer Torres.
"We've been friends for a while, we met through the Dunhill and we're also friends back home. I gave him a set of drums which he plays. He gives me tips on golf and I give him tips on drumming."
Hennie Otto and Keith Horne were two shots behind Immelman and Kamte.
"I am playing okay, you know, but you really have to make a lot of birdies in this event and in this format to have a chance in both the pro and team competitions," said Otto.
"It's been great to come back here though - I just wish I was scoring better because I would love to have a chance to win this tournament one day."
Meanwhile, 2002 Open Champion and twice winner of the US Open, Ernie Els, will have been disappointed with his level par 72 at St Andrews, which leaves him 11 shots behind the leaders. - Sapa
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