France’s Jacquelin claims course record

FRANCE’S Raphael Jacquelin, first out at 7:30am local time, established a new course record with a 10 under par 62 on the first day of the inaugural Nordic Open in Copenhagen.

He has a three-shot lead over Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez, England's Phillip Archer and Scot Raymond Russell, who birdied his last six holes to be home in 29.

A six-strong group of players including English quartet Steve Webster, Brian Davis, David Gilford and Andrew Raitt were a shot further back on six under.