Karlsson takes command

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Karlsson looked to have completed a superb 67 at Gut Larchenhof before being informed by tournament officials of a possible rules breach earlier in the round.

Television footage confirmed Karlsson had grounded his putter when his ball moved fractionally on the second green, and that meant a one-shot penalty which turned his 67 into a 68.

At 12 under par, the 6ft 5in Swede still leads by three from Italy's Francesco Molinari - whose 65 was the best round of the day - and France's Jean-Francois Lucquin, winner of the Omega European Masters in Switzerland on Sunday.

"On the second hole I was over the ball but hadn't addressed the club right behind the ball," said Karlsson, who has not won since 2006 but qualified for his second cup appearance next week on the back of nine top-10 finishes this season.

"I always address it a little bit on the toe so I'm not really ready to go. The ball moved forward and I thought there wouldn't be a penalty because I hadn't addressed it, but it's actually enough that the putter is on the ground.

"It was definitely a one-shot penalty. Two shots would have been painful but it happens, it's just part of the game. I'm really happy it wasn't two shots or a disqualification.

"My mistake was that I misunderstood what needed to be done. I thought you had to be addressing the ball, but it's enough that the putter is on the ground."