Erlandsson on a charge

Sweden’s Martin Erlandsson, joint 20th with a round to play, birdied seven of the first 10 holes and led the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles today.

Erlandsson, third in the event two years ago after a closing 66, raced to nine under par, one ahead of compatriot Peter Hedblom, Scot Paul Lawrie and Dane Soren Hansen.