LYTHAM ST ANNES, England – Adam Scott birdied the last hole to complete a second-round 67 and tuck in just one shot behind leader Brandt Snedeker at the British Open on Friday.

Australian Scott, who led overnight following a superb 64, dropped a shot at the third but birdies at the seventh, 10th and 11th repaired the damage and his final flourish left him on nine under par and within touching distance of the surprise American pacesetter.

Scott saw no reason why he and Snedeker should not be in the mix come Sunday despite the presence of 14-times major winner Tiger Woods who carded a second 67 to finish on six under. (Reuters)