Golf News : Soderberg powers into the lead at the Czech Masters in Prague

Sebastian Soderberg birdied the final hole to shoot an 8-under 64 and take a one-stroke lead after the rain-hit second round of the Czech Masters on Friday. The Swede recorded the lowest score of the day - including an eagle and seven birdies - to equal the course record at the Albatross Golf Resort near Prague for a total of 10-under 134. Sean Crocker of the United States and Adrian Meronk of Poland shot 67s to share second place. Former British Open champion Henrik Stenson of Sweden, who shared the overnight lead with Maverick Antcliff of Australia, was another shot back after his second straight bogey-free round (69) with three birdies. Stenson hopes to be included in the European Ryder Cup captain’s picks. Another Ryder Cup hopeful, England's Danny Willett (77), had two double bogeys and three bogeys on the back nine and didn’t make the cut. Play had to be suspended in the afternoon after the course was flooded by heavy rain.