Henrik Stenson surged five strokes clear of the field with a course record-tying 63 in the Sun City Challenge first round here yesterday. The big-hitting Swede was in impressive form, combining accurate tee shots with precision putting at the Gary Player Country Club to fire his nine-under-par score and equal the record set by Ernie Els in the final round of the 2002 event.

Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing further surgery at La Paz hospital in Madrid.

It was third time unlucky for golfer Colin Montgomerie yesterday when he was fined £835 for speeding.

Golfer Colin Montgomerie is due to appear in court today accused of speeding.

Robert Karlsson was delighted to join the host of golfing greats who have won the coveted trophy after combining with Henrik Stenson to capture the World Cup for Sweden yesterday. The duo had made a relatively low-key start to the tournament and went into the final round four strokes behind leaders Spain and Australia.