Joakim Haeggman, joint holder of the European tour record for nine holes, had a chance to at least match it today when he resumed the Madrid Open with five successive birdies.

What Swiss golfer Julien Clement would give today for a repeat of his firs-round 64 at the Madrid Open.

Twenty-four hours after being involved in a hospital drama he hopes never to repeat, South African golfing star Trevor Immelman lies in joint fourth place at the Madrid Open.

Luke Donald made a flying start at Carnoustie to leap to the top of the leaderboard on the third morning of the Dunhill Links Championship.

The €63,000 car won by Spaniard Jose Manual Carriles did not stop it from being Australia Day in the Nissan Irish Open at County Louth today.

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

HOLLAND’S Robert-Jan Derksen, still on a high after his shock win in the Dubai Desert Classic, moved quickly into contention for back-to-back victories in the Madeira Island Open.

Robert-Jan Derksen, still on a high after his shock win in the Dubai Desert Classic, was quickly brought back down to earth on the first day of the Madeira Island Open.