Barnet golfer Andrew Johnston shared the early lead at the Nordea Masters after his opening round.

'Beef', who celebrated qualifying for the US Open this week, shot a five-under-par 67 at Bro Hof Slott this morning.

The North Middlesex Golf Club member started on the tenth tee and picked up three birdies on his opening nine holes.

Johnston picked up another shot at the first hole and closed his round with a birdie on the ninth.

He shared the lead with Scott Henry and Frenchmen Clement Berardo and Sebastien Gros.