Johansen leads qualifying school

Saturday, 11 November 2006

Norway's Eirik Tage Johansen leads the field on eight-under-par at the European Tour qualifying school at the San Roque Golf Club in Spain.

Johansen, who opened with a 65 in the weather-delayed event on Thursday, cemented his place at the top with a 71 which gave him a four-shot lead over Spain's Carl Suneson, who posted a 69 for 140.

Ireland's David Higgins sits on level par after round one, while Philip Walton is four-over.

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