Noren in pole position

SWEDE Alexander Noren produced the joint-best round of the Nordea Masters so far to take the outright lead at Bro Hof Slott Golf Club in Stockholm.

The 29-year-old, born in the Swedish capital, began the day in a share of first place with amateur Robert Karlsson and South African Jaco van Zyl.

But while his fellow co-leaders could not improve on their opening five-under-par 67s, Noren exceeded his.