Karlsson leads in Memphis

Sweden’s Robert Karlsson opened up a three-stroke lead after a blazing second-round at the FedEx St Jude Classic in Memphis.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011 - 09:45

Sweden’s Robert Karlsson opened up a three-stroke lead after a blazing second-round at the FedEx St Jude Classic in Memphis.

Karlsson, who was beaten in a play-off by Lee Westwood last year, stormed to the top of leaderboard at the halfway stage by following his opening round of 66 with a five-under 65.

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Courts Golf Heathrow Place: Memphis Place: Sweden Person: Karlsson Person: Robert Karlsson Person: Lee Westwood Person: Colt Knost Person: Keegan Bradley Person: John Merrick Person: Harrison Frazar Person: Fredrick Jacobson Person: Westwood Person: David Mathis Person: Jacobson Person: Frazar Event: FedEx St Jude Classic Event: Ryder Cup

<p>Justin Thomas of Team United States during a practice round at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.</p>

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