Czech Masters 2021 R2
August 19-22
Albatross Golf Resort, Prague, Czech Republic
€1,000,000
Round 1, Round 3, Round 4

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Sweden's Sebastian Soderberg took a one shot lead on Friday after carding a 64 to move to 10-under at the D+D Real Czech Masters.

Czech Masters 2021 R2

"I did play really well. I didn’t really get into trouble, except on 17 and I made a good up-and-down. It was a lot of fairways, a lot of greens, a few nice putts and a very solid day. I went four under in three holes right after the rain delay, so it worked out pretty good for me.

"It’s been a tough year so far, I decided to take a longer break this summer. It’s my first event in five or six weeks. I took a pass earlier with my swing coach, who I’ve been with for 13 years. I started to work with him again this summer and it’s feeling pretty good again.

Czech Masters 2021 R2

"It’s going to be a bit rusty but I’ll try and play one hole at a time. I’m sure there’s going to be some pressure, hopefully it’s not too bad and I can manage it and keep playing well."

His recent form has been lacking, he missed the last four cuts before taking a break, but his seven birdies, eagle at the par-5 12th and single bogey equalled the course record at Albatross Golf Resort.

Czech Masters 2021 R2

He is followed by Pole Adrian Meronk (67) and American Sean Crocker (69) at 9-under and overnight co-leader and fellow Swede Henrik Stenson (69) at 8-under.

"I think that speaks volumes of my putting, course management and some tidy shots around the greens when I have been missing," said Stenson. "I definitely give my putting the biggest credit these first two days as to why we're bogey-free and in a good position. There's more to ask with the long game, but I still hit fairways and greens, I want a bit more than I have produced these two days, but we're in good shape and I' m looking forward to the weekend.

"I was expecting to give it my best. I've got four tournaments to build some momentum to be in the hat that Pádraig [Harrington] is going to pick three names out of. Scoring-wise it's probably better than I was hoping for coming in from three weeks off. I've done some practice but haven't been playing a lot of golf on the course as of late, so it's nice to be out there and keep the scores going in these first two rounds."

Czech Masters 2021 R2

Stenson's co-leader Maverick Antcliff is among a group of six players at 7-under after a second round 70.

Czech Masters 2021 R2