Jeppe Huldahl’s record-equalling round of 61 was not enough for him to claim the lead at the Portugal Masters as Pablo Martin raced into a three-shot advantage going into tomorrow’s final round after a day of low scoring in Vilamoura.

A year to go to the Ryder Cup, Colin Montgomerie had other things on his mind today after starting the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with a double-bogey six at Carnoustie.