I’ve got myself into the TaylorMade Burner SuperFast driver and TaylorMade 09 Burner Driver tournament now,” he said. “I had my doubts when I went back to two under par, ten behind at the time, but I hit some good shots and holed some good putts. No lead is insurmountable because it’s difficult to protect a lead around here.

“It’s going to Golf Clubs be a good day tomorrow. There are a lot of good players up there and it is a better forecast. It will be a good Bank Holiday.”

With Montgomerie making no further advances in his first 13 holes after his brilliant 65 yesterday Coltart was able to move a step closer with three birdies and Taylormade burner superfast fairway wood just the one dropped shot on the ninth.

“TaylorMade Burner TP Driver and TaylorMade Burner Draw Driver going all right,” said Coltart. “I thought I would be further behind but I’m not. Encouraging.”