Thorbjørn Olesen continues to roar loudly in the weather-affected Lyonness Open in Austria.

Dashing Dane Thorbjorn Olesen storms to three shot lead in Austria. (Photo - golfsupport.nl/www.golffile.ie)

Less than a week after playing alongside Tiger Woods on the final day of The Open, and the Dane set about establishing a three shot clubhouse lead midway through the second round.

Before afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rain caused play to be abandoned for the day, the 22-year old Olesen, whose first European Tour title came at the Sicilian Open in April, resumed his first round this morning one shot behind Pablo Larrazábal, but swiftly joined the Spaniard at the top of the leaderboard on eight under par courtesy of a birdie at the 17th hole.

After a quick turnaround, Olesen went out and posted a second round of 68 to move to 12 under par and establish a three-shot lead over Frenchman Thomas Levet.

“There was quite a strong wind out there at times,” said Olesen.

“I struggled a bit round the turn and hit a few bad drives, but I managed to hit some good shots coming home, so I’m happy to get in on 12 under par. It’s been a long day, but a very good one.

“I’ve been playing well for the past few months really, so I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t win again. I’m just looking forward to the next two days now, hopefully I can get the job done.”

Olesen impressed greatly last Sunday in finishing ninth in golf’s oldest major to ensure his return next year at Muirfield.