Stenson surges

Henrik Stenson surged up the leaderboard to joint second as the first round headed towards its conclusion at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship today.

The Dubai-based Swede, who almost secured victory here 12 months ago, carded six birdies after 15 holes to move to six-under-par and is three behind Phillip Archer – who shot a nine-under 63 earlier in the day.