New Swede on the block as Stahle finishes on top

(Ullna GC, Stockholm, August 5 2004) Swedish Amateur Louise Stahle took the first round lead with a faultless five under par 67 around Ullna GC in Stockholm after the first round of the £325,000 HP Open.

The 19-year-old British Amateur Champion from Lund who plays at Barseback GC, finished one shot clear of fellow Swede and leading Telia Tour player Emilie Svenningsson, who is playing on a sponsor’s exemption.