McGinley breezes into the lead in South Korea

Paul McGinley thrived in blustery conditions with a bogey-free five-under-par 67 to take a share of the clubhouse lead on nine under at the Ballantine’s Championship on Jeju Island, South Korea.

McGinley, who is chasing his fifth European Tour victory and a first since the 2005 Volvo Masters, opened with a four-under-68 but four straight birdies on his incoming nine propelled him to a 67, while joint leader alongside Kim Hyung-tae made seven birdies and a bogey for a 66.