Last year at Crans-sur-Sierre he led by four shots going into the final round but missed a short putt for victory and lost in a play-off to Frenchman Jean-Francois Lucquin.

BBC: Westwood wants senior Ryder role

Dundee United look a strong bet this season to book the European spot they narrowly missed out on last time round.

BBC: Dundee United: season preview

Nick Faldo remains in contention at four under after a 67 but Ian Poulter missed the cut after a round of 75.

BBC: SECOND-ROUND LEADERBOARD