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Author of a magnificent card of 63 (-9) without bogey, Romain Langasque took control of the Volvo China Open early this morning in China ahead of the Chinese Haotong Li (64). French golf which also places Julien Guerrier on the podium for the moment (3rd at -7) while Clément Sordet is in sixth place at -6 (66).
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Tricolor fireworks this Thursday morning at Shenzhen on the Hidden Grace Golf Club. Summoned at 7:10 a.m. local time (1:10 a.m. in France) from tee no. 10, Romain Langasque offered himself a real recital by posting a formidable card of 63 (-9) without the slightest error on the horizon. The French Riviera, 5th in India on March 31, is currently alone in the lead ahead of the Chinese Haotong Lialso very solid with an immaculate 64 (-8).
While all the afternoon games are now on the course, other French golfers shone in this first round. Julien Guerrierwho did not make the cut in Japan last week, returned an excellent 65 (-7) allowing him for the moment to hold third place in the company of the Italian Guido Migliozzi and Czech Gordan Brixi.
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Lacking convincing results since the start of the season on the European Tour, Clement Sordet launched perfectly into this $2.25 million tournament. His 66 (-6) of the day currently opens the doors to the top 10 (tied 6th).
Remember that this Volvo China Open closes this weekAsian Swing. In the event of victory on Sunday, Romain Langasque would secure one of the three “qualifying” places for the PGA Championship which will be played from May 16 to 19 at Valhalla Golf Club de Louisville (Kentucky).