Hansen leads after Montgomerie falters

Colin Montgomerie threw away three shots in the last four holes to surrender the lead at the halfway stage in the Volvo PGA Championship at Wentworth.

The Scot came to the 15th hole in great shape but bogeyed 15, 16 and 18 to drop into a share of second place with Eduardo Romero, two shots behind the surprise leader, Denmark's Anders Hansen, who shot 65 to lead on 11-under-par.

Montgomerie's round fell apart after his drive at the par-four 16th hit a spectator on the head. The fan received treatment from medical staff, and shook the Scot's hand before being taken to hospital for further observation.

That really seemed to shake Montgomerie and in the end, he was happy to get round in 1-under-par 71 to remain bang in contention on 9-under-par, two behind Hansen.

Hansen's 65, completed after bogeying the first hole for the second round in succession, was richly deserved and he leads by two going into the third round.

Among those in the chasing pack are Nick Faldo, the four-time champion shooting a 68, storming home in 30 to get back in touch with the leaders.

Third last year, Faldo was delighted with his form on a course he clearly loves.

"I had a great back nine," he said. "I shot 6-under, and I was probably outside thw cut line there for a while so to get back in contention is great.

"I love the rhythm of this golf course. It's got great character. We have great atmosphere here, and it's got great tradition.

Jose Maria Olazabal slipped back with a couple of bogeys on the back nine to finish on 3-under-par, eight off the lead.

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