Adam Scott leads Ian Poulter by 2 in Singapore

Adam Scott leads Ian Poulter by 2 in Singapore

Two-time winner Adam Scott shot a second straight 65 Friday to take a two-stroke lead over defending champion Ian Poulter of England after the second round at the Singapore Open.

Scott was at 12-under 130 Friday after opening with consecutive 6-under rounds on both the Serapong and Tanjong courses at the Sentosa Golf Club, where the Australian won titles in 2005 and 2006.

Poulter shot 63 after an opening 69. and three golfers were three shots back in a tie for third, including U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell after a second-round 68.

Masters champion Phil Mickelsen was six shots off the pace after a 69.

Most of the 204-player field was able to complete their second rounds Friday after thunderstorms delayed the first round for four hours.