Edfors leads in Doha

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The big-hitting Dubai-based Swede carded a six-under-par 66, which included a scintillating run of six birdies in seven holes around the turn.

His only blemish came at the 203-yard 13th, which is playing as one of the toughest holes on the course with only five birdies recorded during the second round.

Edfors won three times in 2006 and finished 10th on the Order of Merit, but could manage only 67th last season, with his best result coming in his final event of the year with a tie for fifth in October's Mallorca Classic.

"I took two months off last year and had a good think about what I did," the 32-year-old said.

"I wasn't happy with the way I was playing and how I was feeling on the course. I wasn't enjoying myself as much as I usually do and I changed some aspects, especially during tournament week, so now I think I'm getting back into the shape I want to be."

Joint overnight leader Westwood recorded a solid second-round 70 to move to seven under alongside South Africa's Schwartzel, who signed for a bogey-free 67 at a chilly Doha Golf Club.

In-form Westwood has been unhappy with the way he has started recent tournaments after failing to overturn large final-round deficits, finishing second in his previous two events.

But this time the Worksop ace is in prime position to challenge over the weekend after bouncing back from an early bogey with three birdies.

"I played okay, I just couldn't get momentum. I had chances on the first two holes and dropped one at five, which was a bit disappointing," said Westwood. "I am still in a fine position for the weekend and if nothing goes for you, you can't be disappointed. Seventy is a good score in these conditions."