Olazabal grabs early lead in Spain

Jose Maria Olazabal, chasing the first Spanish Open title of his career, wasted little time moving into the lead when the second round began in Tenerife today.

Top European when he finished eighth at the Masters two weeks ago, Olazabal opened with an eight-under-par 64 on the easy Costa Adeje course yesterday and birdies at two of his first three holes took him ahead of overnight pacesetters Charl Schwartzel and Marten Olander.