Robert Karlsson set the pace at the Dubai World Championship with a blistering back nine that saw him shoot a seven-under-par 65 in the first round this morning.
The Swede reeled off four birdies and an eagle in a whirlwind eight holes from the 10th before a late lapse in which he dropped his third stroke of the day at the par-five 18th.
Karlsson was one shot ahead of South Korean teenager Noh Seung-yul (66) and two in front of German Martin Kaymer (67).
DUBAI - FIRST ROUND
1. KARLSSON, Robert (SWE) 65
2. NOH, Seung-yul (KOR) 66
3. KAYMER, Martin (GER) 67
4. JAIDEE, Thongchai (THAI) 68
5= STENSON, Henrik (SWE) 69
5= GARCIA, Sergio (ESP) 69
5= CANIIZARES, Alejandro (ESP) 69
5= SCHWARTZEL, Charl (RSA) 69
5= POULTER, Ian (ENG) 69
5= WESTWOOD, Lee (ENG) 69
Golf: Swede takes lead in Dubai
Sweden's Robert Karlsson. Photo / Getty Images
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