Nilsson leads golf event in France

LUMBRES, France, June 13 (UPI) -- A 7-under-par 64 in Friday's second round gave Christian Nilsson a two-stroke lead at the European Tour's Saint-Omer Open golf tournament in Lumbres, France.

The native of Karlstad, Sweden equaled the record at the Aa Saint Omer Golf Club with birdies on three of the last four holes in his bogey-free round.

His 36-hole total, 3-under 139, makes him one of two players in red figures along with fellow Swede John E. Morgan (72), whose total is 1-under 141.

"I feel really good at the moment," Nilsson said. "I had a lot of fun out there today, and not just because I played well. I'm not putting any pressure on myself. I'll just go out there (Saturday) and play my game, and hopefully the results will come."

A group of seven players, including first-round front-runner Roope Kakko of Finland (74), all share third place at even-par 142.