ROUND 2 LEADERBOARD GB & Ire unless stated -11 Hedblom (Swe) -8 McGinley -7 O'Hern (Aus) -6 Hanson (Swe), Harrington

The inspired Swede carded a seven-under 65 to pass Irishman Paul McGinley, whose superb 64 had installed him as a long-term clubhouse leader.

Padraig Harrington showed signs of a recent neck problem but posted four back-nine birdies to finish six under.

And pre-event favourite Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie flirted with the cut before surviving for the weekend.

Both Wentworth legends were critical of the condition of the West Course.

"The 17th green is burnt," said Montgomerie, who needed two birdies in the closing three holes to be sure of staying in the field at level par.

I played Wentworth the way it should be played - with course strategy Paul McGinley

"I've never seen it like it and it desperately needs water. Let's have firm, fast courses, but they should be hosing the 17th now."

Els, who got to two under after birdies at each of the closing three holes, said: "Some of the holes are on the edge and the 17th is getting out of hand.

"It's starting to make brown rings and they've got to be careful."

McGinley, on the other hand, was pleased with the set-up of the course.

"I played Wentworth the way it should be played - with course strategy," he said.

"And that to me should be the future of golf.

"Strategy should be rewarded, not brute power. I saw some pin placings I've not seen on the European Tour before and it was great to see."

I looked for anti-inflammatories and couldn't find them anywhere Padraig Harrington

And leader Hedblom had no complaints, completing his round late in the day.

"There were not that many people watching me, but I felt good and it was like a nice walk," he said.

"I've been struggling on the greens, but I started to hole some and sometimes things just run your way.

"Hopefully it will continue for the next two days."

Harrington admitted that he was close to withdrawing from the tournament because of his injury.

"I looked for anti-inflammatories and couldn't find them anywhere," he said.

"It was only 20 minutes before the start that I decided to play."

Meanwhile, Sheffield veteran Malcolm Mackenzie was penalised four shots for carrying an extra club in his bag.

The 2002 French Open champion discovered on the fourth green that he had an extra wedge, and therefore 15 clubs, and informed tournament officials.