Denmark’s Soren Kjeldsen equalled the course record to lead the Italian Open - but Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam grabbed the headlines in Milan.

Denmark’s Soren Kjeldsen targeted an overdue victory after equalling the course record in the first round of the Italian Open in Milan.

England’s Tom Whitehouse surged clear of the field on the opening day of the Cadillac Russian Open in Moscow after shooting seven birdies in 15 holes.

England’s Ross Fisher recovered from a mid-round wobble to shoot a third successive under-par round and tie for the lead heading into the final day of the Aa St Omer Open.

Surrey’s James Heath outshone all of his more experienced counterparts to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Aa St Omer Open in northern France.

Worksop’s Neil Cheetham was one of seven golfers sharing the lead after the first round of the Aa St Omer Open having carded a three-under-par 68 on the undulating course in northern France.

LIMA was left stunned last night after being propelled into the European elite.

Ireland’s Paul McGinley was sitting two shots off the lead when play in the third round of the Carlsberg Malaysian Open was suspended as the heavens opened above Kuala Lumpur.

Ireland's Gary Murphy continues to be tied for seventh place at the Italian Open today.

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