Robert MacIntyre holds the joint lead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as play was suspended after Storm Amy wrought havoc on Friday.

MacIntyre battled brutal conditions, hitting seven birdies and a solitary bogey in the worst of the weather, to grab a share of the clubhouse lead on day two of the tournament which is played across three courses at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns.

Scotland's leading golfer is hoping to return to home soil in style with a victory following Team Europe's heroic Ryder Cup win in New York and the 29-year-old was one of the players who got the better of the elements before the second round was brought to a halt early.

South Africa's Richard Sterne joined MacIntyre in a share of the clubhouse lead at 12 under par, with his compatriot Louis Oost

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