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CHRIS WOOD, the 20-year-old from Bristol who shot to fame finishing fifth in The Open last month, has now begun his professional career in sparkling fashion as well.

Dane Soren Kjeldsen entered the fray for European Ryder Cup places on Friday when he took the Scandinavian Masters second-round early lead by firing a five-under 65.

Peter Hanson and Nick Dougherty shot 4-under 66s for the second straight day to share the halfway lead in the SAS Masters on Friday.

HIGH HOPES: Gwent's Bradley Dredge BRADLEY Dredge once again finds himself in the firing line as he bids to end the wait for a Welsh winner at the Celtic Manor Wales Open, which was set to begin this morning.

But McGinley refused to speculate on his chances of final victory. "Things are looking good but I have been in this game long enough to know that there's two hard days ahead of me," he said.

Paul McGinley fired a six-under 66 for a record halfway total and four-shot lead at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth where Ernie Els was among those who missed the cut.

Click here for latest golf betting Click here for latest golf news Click here for latest golf scores Click here for 2008 European Tour calendar Click here for 2008 US Tour calendar Nick Dougherty's burning ... via SportingLife.com

“Right from the start I had a good round on Thursday, kept it going yesterday and then again today. "I lipped out about four times today but I'm not going to complain too much with five under.”

GREGORY Bourdy has tightened his grip on the European PGA Tour Portuguese Open title by opening a four-shot lead in the third round. via NEWS.com.au

“It was very hot. I was drinking a bottle a hole and you could still feel it”

AN EXHAUSTED Simon Dyson was pleased to finish a gruelling day in a tie for third place at the Maybank Malaysian Open. via Scotsman.com

“I stayed patient and played great yesterday but this morning, I don't know if the pins are a bit tucked away but it was a little frustrating to birdie three of the first five and then play the next 12 with the handbrakes on”

NICK DOUGHERTY was tied for the lead with local favourite Danny Chia on 12 under when play was suspended at the Maybank Malaysian Open this afternoon due to lightning at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club. via Scotsman.com

In-form Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa holed a birdie on his return to the 17th hole and joined Danny Chia and Nick Dougherty at the top of the pack at the end of the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open ... via Malaysia Sun

“It has been a good defence so far, so hopefully I can continue to play like I did today and putt like I did. Then it will be a really good defence”

TITLE holder Peter Hedblom surged into a two-shot lead after firing a flawless seven-under-par 65 in the third round of the Malaysian Open on Saturday. via The Straits Times

Danny Chia shot a 5-under 67 Friday to claim a share of the lead after two rounds of the Malaysian Open and position himself to become the first local winner in the event's 47-year history. via TSN.ca

“I've been working on my pre-shot routine with the sports psychologist (Andrea Furst) and the results are beginning to show. Since December I've felt better and I've been doing a good job on the golf course”

The talented Dougherty, searching for a third career victory, took advantage of calm conditions at Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, blasting 10 birdies in his morning round to lead from compatriot Simon Dyson ... via ISeeekGolf

“You get to know more people and it has been great as all the guys have made me feel welcome out here.”

Tennis great Boris Becker will test his golfing skills against the pros in today's Pro-Am THE 11th Commercialbank Qatar Masters, presented by Dolphin Energy, gets underway with the traditional eve-of-event ... via Gulf Times

Keep your eyes on Justin Rose. The 27-year-old Englishman, ranked No 8 in the world, is being tipped to win the 2007 Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club this week. via Independent Online

Sports >> Wednesday November 28, 2007 GRANDSTANDViewRAVIPAN PAVASUTHIPAND Rose blooms after years in the shade After almost 10 years, Justin Rose has finally arrived. via Bangkok Post

“Mission Hills is thrilled to host Justin Rose and many of the world's best golfers”

Mission Hills Golf Club announced that Justin Rose, who dramatically clinched the European PGA TOUR Order of Merit title, will represent England in the prestigious 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup, Nov. via Golf Course News

“Being a resident in Barbados for some of the year means that I have the opportunity to play Royal Westmoreland fairly regularly, so it will be great to make my debut there”

EUROPEAN captain Nick Faldo insists the Ryder Cup is not occupying his mind as he prepares for a rare competitive outing at the Hong Kong Open. via Scotsman.com

Site: Shanghai, China. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Sheshan International Golf Club . via PR-inside.com