Brad Dalke says he respects players grinding through tours after criticism in Germany.

Dalke responded after a fan criticized his comments about not needing to work through lower tours. He said he respects players taking that path and is grateful for his own position after receiving a BMW International Open invite.

The 28-year-old followed an opening 69 with a 66 in Munich, moving to 9 under and within one stroke of the leaders after two rounds of the DP World Tour event.