England's Ross McGowan equalled the lowest score of his European Tour career today to lead the Estoril Portuguese Open after the opening round.

England’s Ross McGowan was the man to catch again when the Estoril Portuguese Open began today as Irish golfers maintained a close chase.

France's Gregory Bourdy denied David Howell what would have been an amazing victory on Sunday night, winning the Portuguese Open at the third hole of a play-off at Oitavos Dunes.

Thomas Levet is heading to The Masters next week - to commentate, not to play - and it could be with a second successive European Tour victory to his name.

Paul Broadhurst kept a cool head to retain his grip on the Portuguese Open trophy with a birdie at the 72nd hole.

Defending champion Paul Broadhurst showed his fighting spirit after losing his way and the lead in the Portuguese Open to remain in contention.

Defending champion Paul Broadhurst was showing little sign of relinquishing his grip on the Portuguese Open title.

Alistair Forsyth was beginning to make an impact in the third round of the Portuguese Open.

Robert Coles made headway in the third round of the Portuguese Open at Le Meridien Penina Golf and Resort.

Paul Broadhurst maintained his lead in the Portuguese Open but admits he struggled to hold things together today.

Paul Lawrie kept himself firmly in contention in the Portuguese Open by reverting to the putting technique which helped him enter golf’s Hall of Fame.

Heavy rain today greeted the early starters in the third round of the Portuguese Open.

Former Open champion Paul Lawrie was today trying to forget his run-in with a photographer to focus on winning the Portuguese Open.

Former Ryder Cup player Paul Broadhurst today put himself in contention for a first victory in a decade in the Portuguese Open.

Ireland's Peter Lawrie has fallen back to one over after seven holes in the second round of the Portuguese Open.

Nick Dougherty insisted he was not out of the running for the Portuguese Open despite being the most spectacular victim of the treacherous 18th hole at Oitavos Golf Club.

It was a day of contrasting fortunes for the Irish in the Portuguese Open today.

One costly lapse in concentration sent pre-tournament favourite Nick Dougherty tumbling off the leaderboard in the Portuguese Open.

Jean van de Velde was today hoping it was fourth time lucky as he made a successful return to action in the Portuguese Open.

Welshman Phillip Price was today celebrating shedding the tag of Europe’s ‘nearly man’ after his stunning victory in the Algarve Portuguese Open.

Padraig Harrington is now third in the Order of Merit and second in the Ryder Cup standings after his runners up finish in the Poruguese Open.

Welshman Phillip Price ended a seven-year wait for his second European Tour title with a brilliant victory in the Algarve Portuguese Open at Quinta do Lago.

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Latest leading positions in final round of Algarve Portuguese Open, Quinta do Lago (Gbr & Irl unless stated, Par 72)

Former Ryder Cup player David Gilford is on course for his first tournament win in almost seven years in the Algarve Portuguese Open.

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Harrington has birdied the sixth to move to 12 under but still could not shake off the chasing pack.

Padraig Harrington found his overnight lead quickly halved in the early stages of the third round of the Algarve Portuguese Open.

Padraig Harrington was today aiming to take a major step towards securing his Ryder Cup place in the Algarve Portuguese Open at Quinta do Lago.

Pádraig Harrington is in the clubhouse on 10 under after the second day's play at the Portuguese Open.

Padrig Harrington is in the lead in the opening round of the Portuguese open.

Ireland's David Higgins has finished his round at the top of the leaderboard at the Portuguese Open.

Ireland’s Paul McGinley was unable to maintain his flying start and a bogey on the 16th dropped him back to one under par and now three shots off a five-way tie for the lead.

Ireland’s Paul McGinley made a flying start to his opening round in the Algarve Portuguese Open at Quinta do Lago.

The producers of Ally McBeal are said to be furious at Robert Downey Jr's latest arrest.

Robert Downey Jr has been sacked from Ally McBeal, hours after being arrested for investigation of being under the influence of drugs.