Karlsson dash ends in stunning course record

One of the most remarkable 24-hour periods of Robert Karlsson’s life ended at lunchtime today with his setting a new Wentworth course record with a dazzling 62.

Sat, 22 May, 2010 - 14:23

One of the most remarkable 24-hour periods of Robert Karlsson’s life ended at lunchtime today with his setting a new Wentworth course record with a dazzling 62.

The 40-year-old Swede flew home to Monte Carlo yesterday thinking he had missed the halfway cut on three over par.

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