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Karlsson leads after splendid 61

Italian open: Robert Karlsson set his sights on retaining his place in the Europe Ryder Cup team after turning down a start in the Players Championship in Florida and opting for the Italian Open where he posted a course-record 11-under-par 61 yesterday.

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DOUGLAS LOWE, Golf Correspondent

Robert Karlsson set his sights on retaining his place in the Europe Ryder Cup team after turning down a start in the Players Championship in Florida and opting for the Italian Open where he posted a course-record 11-under-par 61 yesterday.