As if 25 holes in the day were not enough, Lee Westwood had to go three more in fading light before failing in his bid to retain the Quinn Insurance British Masters at The Belfry on Sunday evening.

Thomas Bjorn, playing his first tournament for 10 weeks, wasted no time making the headlines at The Belfry today - both for his golf and his comments afterwards.

Lee Westwood should not have any abuse to put up with at The Belfry this week, but fatigue could well be a factor in his defence of the Quinn Direct British Masters.

Lee Westwood won the Quinn Direct British Masters at The Belfry with a superlative closing round of 65 this evening.

England's Mark Foster threw the Quinn British Masters at The Belfry wide open tonight by finishing his third round with a double bogey six.

Sweden's Martin Erlandsson equalled the lowest round ever seen at The Belfry today - long after most of the crowd had gone home.

Paul Casey, two ahead overnight, held the same advantage after six holes of the final round in the Quinn Direct British Masters at The Belfry.

Paul Casey is one decent round away from completing his comeback from a slump so bad that it had people concerned for his future.

As far as Paul Casey is concerned the European Tour can play every event at The Belfry if they want.

England’s Graeme Storm equalled The Belfry course record with an eight-under-par 64 today – and called it “probably the best I’ve played in the last six or seven years.”

Darren Clarke, so gloomy on the eve of the Quinn British Masters that he nearly quit and headed home from The Belfry, turned it around in stunning fashion today to lead the event.

Paul Casey, winner of the title the last time the European tour visited The Belfry, charged into the lead when the Quinn Direct British Masters began today.

Darren Clarke, Paul Lawrie and Henrik Stenson were not sure they were glad to be back at The Belfry the way they started the Quinn Direct British Masters today.

Colin Montgomerie let it be known what he thought of the pace of play as he tumbled spectacularly off the

Ronnie O’Sullivan tonight won through to the British Masters quarter-finals – and then revealed he has renewed his world championship-winning partnership with Ray Reardon.

England’s Greg Owen won the Daily Telegraph Damovo British Masters at the Forest of Arden today – after no fewer than 21 top-10 finishes on the European tour without a victory.

Darren Clarke flew off to the United States Open tonight hoping that his final round in the British Masters was a sign of things to come.

Ian Poulter has the chance tomorrow to pull off an amazing £500,000 (€704,736) double on the European tour.

Another day of misery on the greens today left Darren Clarke in despair about next week’s US Open.

Ian Poulter has a second successive victory in his sights after a course record-equalling 63 at the Forest of Arden today.

Ian Poulter raced to the turn in 30 strokes at the Forest of Arden today to revive his hopes of a second successive European tour victory.

England's Greg Owen spoke today about his “hard life” on the European tour – as he moved into contention for a £250,000 jackpot.

Colin Montgomerie missed his second successive cut today – something that has not happened in Europe since 1998.

Ireland's Paul McGinley has been forced to withdraw from the British Masters at the Forest of Arden due to a neck injury.

Australia's Peter Fowler continues to lead the British Masters at the Forest of Arden today.

Australian golfer Peter Fowler, 44 next Monday and seeking his first victory for 10 years, missed the Forest of Arden course record by just two strokes today.

England's Chris Gane celebrated his 29th birthday today by grabbing the first albatross of the European tour season.

Raymond Russell served up a quick reminder of his unique European Tour record when the Daily Telegraph Damovo British Masters began at the Forest of Arden today.

Ian Poulter out-scored playing partner Colin Montgomerie for the second day running to set the pace in the British Masters at Woburn.

Ian Poulter and Colin Montgomerie matched each other birdie for birdie and left Lee Westwood trailing behind again as the second round of the British Masters got underway at Woburn.

Santiago Luna and Robert-Jan Derksen share the lead at five under par after the first round of the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn.

Santiago Luna and Robert-Jan Derksen share the lead at five under par after the first round of the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn.

In the British Masters at Woburn there was a tense four way play off to decide the winner after Mathias Gronberg, Thomas Levet, David Howells and Robert Karlsson all finished the game on fourteen under par.

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Lee Westwood led the applause today as stablemate David Howell moved a step closer to only the second European victory of his career.

Sweden's Robert Karlsson strengthened his grip on the Victor Chandler British Masters.

Robert Karlsson from Sweden is leading by five at 10 under at the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn today in the second round.

Robert Karlsson from Sweden is leading by four at nine under at the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn today in the second round.

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Robert Karlsson, who has tried various weird and wonderful things to try to become a better golfer, took a simple approach into the second round of the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn today. Treat it as fun.

It is not only Nick Faldo who is enjoying being back alongside the caddie with whom he enjoyed most of his most memorable victories.

Eamonn Darcy shot a four-under-par 68 to share the early first-round lead in the British Masters at Woburn, as did Colin Montgomerie.

Six birdies in a front-nine 30 brought Colin Montgomerie roaring back in the Victor Chandler British Masters at Woburn.