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Michael Campbell's late season resurgence continued when he posted a three-under 69 at the British Masters yesterday.
Campbell recorded five birdies on the Belfry course to end the first round of the £1.8 million ($4.93 million) event eighth equal, two shots behind leaders Australian Marcus Fraser and Sweden's Mikael Lundberg.
Five players, including Campbell's playing partner Lee Westwood, are next best after rounds of 68.
It marked a continuation of Campbell's recent fine form.
He has made the cut in his last six tournaments and registered three top-10 results in his past four appearances.
Campbell was happy with his consistency, despite a double bogey at the ninth.
"I played nicely for 17 holes and there was just the one mistake and that's when I found the water to the right of the ninth.
"But overall I am happy," said Campbell, who revealed he will end his 2008 European Tour campaign at next week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Fellow New Zealander Gareth Paddison could have the weekend off after carding a disappointing 77.
- NZPA
