KARLSSON LEADS BY THREE AT AMUNDI GERMAN MASTERS

Sweden’s Jessica Karlsson fired an opening round of 63 on the first day of the Amundi German Masters at Golf & Country Club Seddiner See.

The 29-year-old, who began her round from the 10th tee, carded a bogey-free day with six birdies in her first nine holes and three birdies in her final five holes. 

And after producing her career-best round on the LET to hold the lead on nine-under-par, Karlsson is enjoying the week in Germany so far. 

“It was one of those days where everything went right,” said the Swede, who has her boyfriend Pontus Lundqvist on the bag.

“I hit a lot of fairways, I hit 17 greens and from there I holed some great putts, so everything was with me today.

“I think there were some nice pin positions today, that you could really attack. I have played well in the last couple of events, but I was just not holing putts, so I was waiting for that to happen and today it did.

“It was so much fun with Pontus on the bag, I’m having fun on the course with him! It is true that he has a back injury, but he is using the trolley this week.”

Five players are in a share of second place three shots back on six-under-par including German duo Leonie Harm and Esther Henseleit.

It was an excellent start for Harm who began her day with three birdies and one eagle on the front nine to make the turn in 31 (-5).

And despite a dropped shot on the 15^th, the German rolled in back-to-back birdies on 16 and 17 to reach six-under.

“I got off to a really good start,” said the 24-year-old. “My front nine was pretty nice and everything worked out well, I started struggling a little bit on the back.

“I’m really proud of myself that I got it back coming in with two birdies on 16 and 17 to get it back to a relatively low round. I’m happy with that.

“It’s exciting to play in Germany, I haven’t done so in a long time – 2019 was the last tournament I played here. It’s super cool to be back. It’s just the start so I hope that I can continue to move on like that.”