Paul Casey signalled his determination to win the Order of Merit in style with a brilliant first round in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland today.

Bradley Dredge is relishing Wales’ defence of the World Cup title in Barbados after securing a long-overdue second European Tour title in Switzerland.

Liverpudlian Nick Dougherty hopes to ride the crest of a wave of local support at the British Open to boost his fading Ryder Cup hopes.

Stephen Dodd and Bradley Dredge rose to the occasion magnificently to put Wales on track for victory at golf’s World Cup in Portugal.

Southampton 3 Portsmouth 0