Erlandsson storms ahead

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The 33-year-old, yet to win on the European Tour 10 years after turning professional, played his final seven holes at the British Masters in an amazing seven under par for an inward 29, a nine-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over compatriot Jarmo Sandelin and South African Richard Sterne.

Only two under after 11 holes, Erlandsson, with a best finish of second in the 2005 Wales Open, eagled the long third, birdied the 442-yard next and then in the fading light closed with four more birdies thanks to putts of 14, 25, 10 and 10 feet.

"That's definitely the toughest stretch, so I'm really pleased," he said. "It has got to be the best round of my career. I don't think I missed a single shot. I was really spot-on with my swing."

It matched the score of Eamonn Darcy back in 1983, but the Brabazon course has been lengthened since then and so Erlandsson's effort will stand as a new course record on its own in the eyes of the European Tour.

"My card is secure for this year (he was third in the Johnnie Walker Championship earlier this month), so it's a very different game. I'm more relaxed and can enjoy playing. It's a good feeling."

Sandelin was joint runner-up in the event last year, but is relieved just to be playing this week.

"Last Thursday afternoon I couldn't walk," said the 40-year-old. "I had a big back pain, but I had really good treatment and I'm here, I'm fit, I'm happy."