Donald on course to end drought

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Donald followed a 65 at St Andrews with an eight-under-par 64 at Kingsbarns and heads back to the home of golf with a one-stroke lead over Rory McIlroy and Simon Dyson.

The tournament, which has a first prize of more than £485,000, goes into an extra day because no play was possible on Saturday because of gale-force winds.

Donald, just inside the top 100 after his opening 72 at Carnoustie, has a Scottish father and donned a pair of Tartan trousers for the day.

"I'm glad I played well because you have to when you wear something this outrageous," said the 29-year-old.

"I thought five or six birdies would be good but I went a few better."

He had nine in all and was particularly pleased with those on the 16th and 17th. He had gone in the water to bogey the short 15th but pitched to eight feet on the next and then, despite his drive finishing in a divot, hit a seven iron to 12 feet.

His last victory was the Honda Classic in Florida in March 2006 and his last success in Europe came more than five years ago.