Eriksson takes control in Maynooth

Sweden’s Klas Eriksson is now the sole leader of the Nissan Irish Open at Carton House Golf Club in Maynooth.

The 34-year-old carded a round of 68 to finish on four under par for today’s round and is currently one shot ahead of a three way tie for second place.

The early Irish pace-setters are Darren Clarke and Damian Mooney, both shooting rounds of 70 to lie two shots off the lead.