Kofstad on song in Wales

As first impressions go, Norway’s Espen Kofstad could hardly have done any better as the Ryder Cup qualifying race got under way in the ISPS Handa Wales Open.

Playing alongside Europe captain Paul McGinley in the first match out at 7:25am, Kofstad birdied the first two holes and then stormed home in 29 to card a seven-under-par 64 at Celtic Manor.