Richard Bland

The 49-year-old returned to complete his second round on Saturday morning, carding three more birdies and a solitary bogey in his remaining 14 holes.

McIlroy and Reed found themselves a shot behind world number one amateur Ludvig Aberg and Ian Poulter.

Richard Bland moves on to knockout stage

Richard Bland takes the lead at London Golf Club

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines / 2nd Round

Richard Bland & Russell Henley tied for lead at 4-under

Bland in fine form in Denmark

Richard Bland wins first title at 48

British trio tied for lead at The Belfry