Karlsson, Edfors lead Swedish challenge

ROBERT KARLSSON and Johan Edfors led a strong Swedish challenge on the opening day of the Portugal Masters in Vilamoura.

Both men carded eight-under-par rounds of 64 on the Oceanico Victoria course to lead alongside Dutchman Maarten Lafeber.

Another Swede, Alexander Noren, was a shot further back, with Finland’s Mikko Ilonen.