Edoardo Molinari set the early mark on nine under par at the Singapore Open with a brilliant opening round of 62.

GRAEME McDOWELL is targeting a successful end to the season to ease his workload for 2012 as the Irishman bids for his first European Tour title of the year at the Singapore Open.

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON suffered a recurrence of a long running neck injury but shrugged off the concern despite an adventurous first round in the Barclays Singapore Open.

The first round of the Singapore Open fell victim to the weather after play was suspended this morning due to thunderstorms.

Scottish golfer Ross Bain will enjoy a special homecoming this summer after firing an eight-under-par 64 at Sentosa Golf Club to secure a spot in the 2007 Open Championship at Carnoustie.