Sweden’s Christian Nilsson carded three birdies in his first six holes to overtake compatriot Fredrik Andersson Hed in the second round of the Saint-Omer Open in northern France.

Sweden’s Fredrik Andersson Hed believes if he can maintain his ball-striking consistency he has a good chance at the Saint-Omer Open in northern France.

Christian Nilsson stayed on course for his first European Tour win after nine holes of the final round at the Saint-Omer Open today.

Christian Nilsson consolidated his lead at the top of the Saint-Omer Open leaderboard after carding a solid one-under-par 70 in the third round on Saturday.

Sweden’s Christian Nilsson still leads the Saint-Omer Open after making a solid start to his third round on Saturday, but his advantage has been cut to one shot.

Norway’s Jan-Are Larsen and Gareth Paddison of New Zealand were the only players threatening the leaders early on the second day at the Saint-Omer Open.

Paul McGinley refused to blame the tricky conditions for a disappointing opening round at the Saint-Omer Open today.

Paul McGinley laboured to a three-over-par first-round score at the Saint-Omer Open to leave him six shots adrift of the lead.