Royal Trophy In Chonburi

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Golf-Europe rebound to take Royal Trophy lead over Asia

Sat Jan 9, 2010 11:38am GMT

By Martin Petty

CHONBURI, Thailand, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Twice-winners Europe raced back into contention in the Royal Trophy after dominating Saturday's fourballs matches to snatch a 4-1/2 to 3-1/2 lead over defending champions Asia.

Rebounding after a sluggish start on the opening day, the Europeans, led by Ryder Cup stalwart Colin Montgomerie, soared ahead with wins in three of their four matches to seize the initiative and take a one-point cushion into Sunday's singles.

The revival was led by Montgomerie and Simon Dyson and Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren, who overpowered their opponents to put Europe in command and put a dent in Asia's hopes of retaining the title.

continued here: http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKSGE60801D20100109

-- Reuters 2010/01/09

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