Romain Langasque equals course record to lead Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

YELLOW FEVER: Romain Langasque leads the way (David Davies/PA)

Romain Langasque posted a course record-equalling 61 at the Old Course at St Andrews to lead by one shot after the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

The Frenchman recovered from an early bogey with two eagles and eight birdies to reach 11 under par and tie Ross Fisher’s record at the historic venue.