Paul Lawrie takes lead in Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City

Paul Lawrie has moved to the top of the leaderboard at the Nedbank Golf Challenge following an impressive second day on the course.

The Scotsman finished the round with a three-under-par 69 and shot just one bogey during the day, while Martin Kaymer is one shot below his opponent at the halfway stage of the tournament.

Nicolas Colsaerts and Bill Haas shared the lead on the opening round yesterday but Colsaerts has since dropped to 10th after going six-over par, while Haas sits with a one-under 73.

Meanwhile, defending champion Lee Westwood has finished the day level on par.