Nicolas Colsaerts from Belgium and Cameron John from Australia share the lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, both reaching 14 under par after strong performances in their second rounds. Colsaerts shot a 65 at Carnoustie while John followed up his opening 62 with a 68 at St Andrews. Notably, both players are ranked outside the top 700 in the world, with Colsaerts at 695 and John at 1,007. Rory McIlroy, playing alongside PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, recorded a 69 and is eight strokes behind the leaders. Other notable players like Jon Rahm struggled, finishing six shots back after a 71. The tournament format includes teams of professionals and amateurs competing across three courses before a final round at St Andrews.