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One of my best - Richie Ramsay delighted to maintain Wentworth momentum

Richie Ramsay hailed one of the best rounds of his career as a day-two 69 put him right in contention heading into the weekend at the BMW PGA Championship.

The Scot carded five birdies and two bogeys on his way to nine under at Wentworth Club as he searches for a first Rolex Series and fifth DP World Tour victory.

And while he has posted many lower rounds across his 433 previous appearances, Ramsay believes Friday's three under par effort is right up there with his best.

"I think I would say it's one of my best rounds ever from regards to I haven't been playing maybe the best I could, but played great yesterday and obviously to follow it up is a harder task, I think," he said after backing up an opening 66.

"It was cold this morning but played great on the front nine, very steady and just happy with the way that I handled the moment because obviously it's one of our biggest tournaments, if not our biggest tournament. Great field and a place I love to play.

"To back up and play the way I did, under pressure but I felt quite composed which, especially two shots into the last, I'll probably remember that for quite a while because you're under the gun and you want to finish well. I executed pretty well coming down the stretch, so just really happy with the process. That was the most pleasing."

Ramsay has been a picture of consistency throughout his DP World Tour career, finishing in the top 100 on the Race to Dubai every season barring two since graduating from the HotelPlanner Tour in 2008.

Despite all his experience and success, however, the 42-year-old insists he is still learning on Tour.

"I've just realised that I need to be happy with my game and not compare it to anybody else's," he said. "In spells, I've played really well over the last, like, three, four weeks. For instance, last week in Ireland on the first round, I was number one driving accuracy and I hit a lot of good iron shots.

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"So it was kind of not get down on yourself, realise that you're playing well. Try and stay patient and try and stay positive.

"Obviously good support from friends when you're not playing well, that makes a big difference."

He added: "I'd love to be in contention. My goal for the whole week is to work on the process and try to be as committed as possible to the process. If I do that, I almost feel irrespective of if I play well or I don't play well I can walk away from here feeling quite confident in my own game.

"Yes, we all love to win, of course I would, but it's about the process for me. It's staying with process-orientated goals and I feel like if I can do that, I can continue the good play."

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