He has a good season behind him, the 28-year-old rookie on the European Tour. So good that he, already before this week's competition on the OS course Le Golf National, looks like being one of ten players who secure a ticket to the PGA Tour next season.
Three second places and one win have been achieved so far, and now the Swede has put himself in a very good position for a new top placement.
After playing two of four rounds of Open de France – which he completed in 65 and 68 strokes – he shares the lead together with Dan Bradbury, England, and Belgian Thomas Detry.
But despite this, he was not the best Swede for the day.
Simon Forsström displayed dream golf and climbed significantly on the leaderboard. An eagle, six birdies, and only one bogey resulted in a 64-round, seven under par.
The 35-year-old is a total of –8, one stroke behind Svensson.
If Jesper Svensson wins, it means that he will climb to third place on the "Race to Dubai" ranking and looks set to easily secure a place on the PGA Tour next season.
Top ten without PGA Tour card
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The top ten players on the European Tour, who are not already eligible to play on the PGA Tour, at the end of the season will receive eligibility on the PGA Tour next season.
Prior to Open de France:
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Thriston Lawrence, South Africa.
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Rasmus Højgaard, Denmark.
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Matteo Manassero, Italy.
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Niklas Nørgaard, Denmark.
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Jesper Svensson, Sweden.
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Rikuya Hoshino, Japan.
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Sebastian Söderberg, Sweden.
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Romain Langasque, France.
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Tom McKibbin, Northern Ireland.
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Guido Migliozzi, Italy.
