Estanislao Goya led by one shot at the halfway point of the third round at the Madeira Island Open BPI-Portugal at Porto Santo today.

Scotsman Callum Macaulay was an early mover on the Madeira Islands Open BPI-Portugal leaderboard with four birdies and an eagle after 16 holes of the third round.

David Horsey was the biggest mover late on the final morning of the South African Open in Paarl with his six-under-par through 12 holes taking him to within three shots of overnight leader Lee Westwood.

IRISH stars Jonathan Caldwell and Shane Lowry played a key role in helping Great Britain and Ireland establish a comfortable first-day advantage against the Continent of Europe in the St Andrews Trophy match at Kingsbarns yesterday.

Ireland's Shane Lowry took another step towards making his Walker Cup debut next year when he captured the prestigious Sotogrande Cup after a sudden-death play-off.

Australian Tim Stewart and American Drew Weaver got the better of a twin British challenge to reach the Amateur championship final at Royal Lytham tomorrow.

Irish interest in the British Amateur championship ended at Royal Lytham and St Annes today.

Baltray's Simon Ward scorched to a six under par 66 to lead the Irish