The European Tour will break new ground again next year when Russia becomes one of 23 countries to stage an event.

Sergio Garcia survived a real scare before claiming his first professional victory on home soil in the Canarias Open de Espana today.

World number five Sergio Garcia is in pole position to claim his first professional title on home soil in the Canarias Open de Espana.

Sergio Garcia justified his position as pre-tournament favourite in the first round of the Canarias Open de Espana.