Golf: Karlsson tightens his grip on British Masters

Sweden's Robert Karlsson strengthened his grip on the Victor Chandler British Masters.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2001 - 14:52

Sweden's Robert Karlsson strengthened his grip on the Victor Chandler British Masters.

One ahead after his opening 66, the Ryder Cup hopeful added a 67 for an 11-under-par halfway total of 133 and as the afternoon starts set off he held a five-stroke lead.

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