Stenson sets pace in Shanghai

Sweden’s Henrik Stenson returned to the fore after a series of tournament disappointments by setting the early pace in the BMW Asian Open.

Stenson sets pace in Shanghai
Thu, 20 Apr, 2006 - 09:21
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Sweden’s Henrik Stenson returned to the fore after a series of tournament disappointments by setting the early pace in the BMW Asian Open.

The world number 15 shot a brilliant five-under-par 67 around the Tomson Golf Club to take a one-stroke lead over France’s Jean Van De Velde and Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher.

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