Dutchman Maarten Lafeber just missed out on a European Tour record today, blitzing a back nine 28 in the third round of the Estoril Portuguese Open at Oitavos Dunes.

Bradley Dredge's quest to become the first home winner of the Wales Open sees him go into the final round tied for the lead at Celtic Manor tomorrow.

It looks set to be the month of the first-time winners on the European Tour.

Former Ryder Cup star Peter Baker gave himself the chance to re-ignite his career with a five-under-par 67 when the Madeira Islands Open began today.