Instead, Scotland's challenge is led by Scott Jamieson and Stephen Gallacher after round two of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
After Lawrie's victory at the Qatar Masters last weekend, Jamieson cemented his place in the chasing pack here with a four-under-par 68 for an 11-under 133 to share fourth place, just two shots behind joint leaders – and past winners of this tournament – Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn.
