Paul Casey, who five months ago would have shuddered at the thought of trying to take on Valderrama, needed just 31 shots to reach the turn on one of Europe’s toughest tests today.
The Ryder Cup and World Cup winner, who endured a nightmare mid-season slump, charged into the early lead at the Volvo Masters with a magical run.
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