Defending champion Niclas Fasth was among 60 players returning to Pula Golf Club to complete their first rounds - weather permitting – in the rain-affected Mallorca Classic today.

Sergio Garcia is the star attraction at this week’s Majorca Classic – but the battle to stay alive on the European Tour could steal the show at Pula Golf Club.

IRELAND’S David Higgins, Stephen Browne and Michael Hoey return to the European Tour School at San Roque next month having failed to retain their cards.

Padraig Harrington failed to close the gap to Paul Casey at the top of the Order of Merit after crashing out of the Mallorca Classic.

Sergio Garcia kept alive his hopes for a first win of the season, and second Mallorca Classic title in three years, at Pula Golf Club today.

Sergio Garcia was today stepping up his bid for a second victory in three years in the Mallorca Classic.

Padraig Harrington’s worst round of the year dealt a potentially fatal blow to his bid to become European number one at the Mallorca Classic.

Padraig Harrington’s hopes of becoming European number one suffered a potentially fatal blow in the first round of the Mallorca Classic.

Ryder Cup partners Sergio Garcia and Jose Maria Olazabal reverted to friendly rivals today in order to maintain the Spanish stranglehold on the Mallorca Classic title.

Colin Montgomerie has backed Ryder Cup team-mate Paul Casey to succeed him as European number one this season.

Jose Maria Olazabal hopes to take another step this week towards a Ryder Cup return at the age of 40 – seven years after he was a central figure in the event’s greatest controversy.

Ernie Els won €1.4m yesterday, Sergio Garcia just over a tenth of that, but it would be hard to tell the difference from their reaction.

Sergio Garcia justified his position as pre-tournament favourite with victory in the Mallorca Classic today.

Sergio Garcia produced two pieces of magic to claim a share of the lead going into the final round of the Mallorca Classic.

Simon Khan maintained his three-shot lead when the delayed second round of the Mallorca Classic was completed this morning.

SIMON KHAN will take a three-shot lead into the third day of the Mallorca Classic after a last-hole lapse from Sergio Garcia.

Simon Khan will take a three-shot lead into the third day of the Mallorca Classic after a last-hole lapse from Sergio Garcia.

Simon Khan quickly made amends for a poor finish to his first round in the delayed Mallorca Classic this morning.

SERGIO GARCIA insisted he had no regrets about turning down the chance of a £1million pay-day after impressing on the first day of the Mallorca Classic.

Sergio Garcia insisted he had no regrets about turning down the chance of a £1m (€1.44m) pay-day after impressing on the first day of the Mallorca Classic.

Sergio Garcia managed just two shots of his opening round before play was suspended in the Mallorca Classic today.

Stephen Gallacher has his sights set on securing a US Masters début following his victory in the Dunhill Links championship.

Jose Maria Olazabal aims to end a miserable season on a high note in the rain-shortened Turespana Majorca Classic.

Jose Maria Olazabal aims to end a miserable season on a high note in the rain-shortened Turespana Majorca Classic.

ENGLAND’S Gary Emerson again thrived on the pressure to keep his European Tour card in the Turespana Majorca Classic.

England’s Gary Emerson again thrived on the pressure to keep his European Tour card in the Turespana Majorca Classic.

Welshman David Park made the biggest move of the early starters in the second round of the Turespana Majorca Classic this morning.

DAMIEN McGRANE is the surprise leader after the opening round in the Turespana Majorca Classic.

Ireland's Damien McGrane set a new course record as he marched into the lead in the Turespana Majorca Classic at Pula Golf Club.

Lee Westwood, seeking a third win in eight weeks, is battling to recover from a terrible start to his opening round in the Turespana Majorca Classic.