Karlsson closing in on title

Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood failed to make the move they were hoping for when the rain-hit Volvo Masters resumed at Valderrama today – and that made Swede Robert Karlsson an even stronger favourite for the European Order of Merit title.

With the second round still to be completed after less than four hours’ play was possible yesterday, Harrington, needing a top two finish, parred the last five holes for a 71 and five over par total of 147.