VYSOKY UJEZD, Czech Republic -- Jamie Donaldson shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Czech Masters and boost his chances of securing a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.
Seeking his third European Tour victory, the Welshman produced two straight birdies on his last two holes to top the leaderboard. He made a total of eight birdies and two bogeys at the Albatross Golf course near Prague.
Sweden's Mikael Lundberg was one stroke back in second place, with a group of 10 players carding 68.
Donaldson currently has a qualifying spot for his debut Ryder Cup but still needs a good result to guarantee a place in Paul McGinley's team for next month's match against the United States at Gleneagles.
Play was delayed by an hour due to lightning.