Flying Finn Soaring High At Volvo China Open

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Finland’s Tapio Pulkkanen was soaring high thanks to a new course record nine-under 62 on the opening day of the Volvo China Open.

Pulkkanen, 34, grabbed an eagle and seven birdies to end the round three clear of his rivals on the host Enhance Anting club in Shanghai to also set himself up for a hopeful maiden DP World Tour title after having lost his playing privileges in 2023 before returning to form a year ago to finish 19th in the Road to Mallorca.

“A great start,” the Finn said. “My putter was really hot, I think I missed just one putt inside 15 feet. A lot of good putts and solid tee to green. It was a good score.

“I think I was a bit lucky with a couple of putts as well, they went in on the edge of the hole. A solid wedge game, a lot of wedges inside six feet, so I was able to make easy birdies as well

“I hit my five iron off the tee (on the fourth), one or two clubs too much, and I was quite close to the pin. I tried to hit a low wedge shot to jump forward and it did exactly what I tried, so it was perfect.

“I did some good work back home in Finland, although it was snowing a couple of days. My iron game was good. Overall, everything was awesome.”

Spaniard Eugenio Chaccara is in second place with a six-under 65 while five players  share third place at four under including the Aussie duo of Elvis Smylie and Jason Scrivener,

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