DUBAI, UAE
Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 yesterday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title.
Westwood could pick up two big prizes on Sunday. If he wins the last tournament of the European Tour season, he will receive $1.25 million in prize money -- plus a $1.5 million bonus for winning the Race to Dubai money prize.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, the leader of the money race going into the tournament, also shot a 69.
He was one of six players tied for second place at 7 under, two shots behind Westwood.
The others are Ireland's Padraig Harrington, England's Ross McGowan, Australia's Robert Allenby, South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen and Colombia's Camilo Villegas.
"I am as much in control of my game as I have been for a long time," Westwood said after a round that began with two birdies on the Earth Course. "I feel very calm and happy with myself. All parts of my game feel solid and I enjoy times like this. I know that if I play as good as I can play I can win this tournament."
Allenby, the first-round leader, slipped back after making bogey at his first hole and shot 72.
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