The Order of Merit race could go right to the wire at Valderrama in Spain on Sunday - and Paul Casey, Padraig Harrington, David Howell and Robert Karlsson all have a chance to end up number one.

The Order of Merit race is set to go right to the wire at Valderrama in Spain tomorrow – and Padraig Harrington, Paul Casey, David Howell and Robert Karlsson all have a chance to end up number one.

Welshman Stephen Dodd showed what was still possible in the windy conditions when he went to the turn in just 31 in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today.

The European Tour tomorrow could see its closest finish to the Order of Merit race since 1995 – the year Colin Montgomerie sank a three-foot putt on the final green of the final event to pip fellow Scot Sam Torrance.

Ireland's Padraig Harrington is moving up the leaderboard at the Volvo Masters in Valderrama today as he seeks to secure his first Order of Merit title.

Paul Casey described himself as feeling “like I’ve been beaten up” after a second round 72 in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today.

Paul Casey was still struggling with ill health as he fell further off the pace in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today.

David Howell is still carrying his shoulder problem but it was Ryder Cup partner Paul Casey who was the main focus of attention when the Volvo Masters resumed at Valderrama on Friday.

The vast experience of Ryder Cup heroes Paul McGinley and Colin Montgomerie brought them both the victories they desired so much at Valderrama today - McGinley the biggest win of his career and Montgomerie an eighth Order of Merit title.

Colin Montgomerie won the European Order of Merit title for the eighth time at Valderrama in Spain today – but saw the Volvo Masters title lifted by Ryder Cup team-mate Paul McGinley.

Ireland's Paul McGinley has won the Volvo Masters at Valderrama.

Ireland's Paul McGinley leads the field at the Volvo Masters in Valderrama.

Colin Montgomerie continued his domination of the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today and moved within touching distance of his eighth European Order of Merit title.

Colin Montgomerie birdied the opening hole for the third day running to stretch his Volvo Masters lead at Valderrama today.

Colin Montgomerie wanted to see daylight when he finished his third round in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama – and not just between himself and Order of Merit rival Michael Campbell.

Colin Montgomerie remains on course to win the Volvo Masters at Valderrama and with it a stunning eighth Order of Merit crown.

Darren Clarke, whose wife Heather is battling cancer, withdrew from the Volvo Masters after his second round at Valderrama today.

Michael Campbell breathed some new life into his challenge to Colin Montgomerie for the European Order of Merit title at Valderrama today.

Colin Montgomerie sank a 110-yard wedge shot for an eagle two in a dream start to the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today.

Paul Casey, who five months ago would have shuddered at the thought of trying to take on Valderrama, needed just 31 shots to reach the turn on one of Europe’s toughest tests today.

Graeme McDowell was determined to fight through the pain barrier today when the Volvo Masters began at Valderrama.

It might be the first leg of Colin Montgomerie’s Order of Merit showdown with Michael Campbell today, but Ian Poulter has other things on his mind – like getting his own career moving in the right direction again.

Ian Poulter won a play-off with Sergio Garcia today to guarantee his season is remembered for more than funny trousers and a Ryder Cup cap.

England’s Ian Poulter won the season-ending Volvo Masters at Valderrama today after a play-off with Ryder Cup team-mate Sergio Garcia.

Ryder Cup team-mates Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter went into a play-off for the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today after a tie on the seven-under-par mark of 277.

He may be 120 places lower in the world, but Alastair Forsyth clearly won his duel with Sergio Garcia at Valderrama today – and now has a great chance to win the Volvo Masters as well.

There was a lot of damage to be repaired, but Darren Clarke did as good a job as he could reasonably have been expected to when he resumed the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today.

England’s Miles Tunnicliff did not have to wait until Valderrama’s dreaded 17th for his nightmare at the Volvo Masters today.

Sergio Garcia remains favourite for the Volvo Masters at Valderrama this weekend – but only after a rules inquiry which for a few anxious moments looked as if it might result in his disqualification.

Darren Clarke’s name has now been added to the list of victims claimed by one of golf’s most controversial holes.

Padraig Harrington is tied for first at the Volvo Masters in Valderrama, at two under after 14 holes. Joining him at the top of the leaderbaod are Angel Cabrera, Brian Davis, and Alastair Forsyth.

Having hit the news pages over his personal life, Colin Montgomerie set about trying to re-ignite his golf career today. But he did not make the best of starts.

Londoner Brian Davis has admnitted the crushing disappointment he felt when he missed out on the Ryder Cup.

Sergio Garcia could be just three rounds away from once again becoming the top European in the world rankings.

The Volvo Masters finally found itself with one champion rather than two when Swede Fredrik Jacobson – or Houdini as he is now known – beat Spain’s Carlos Rodiles at the fourth hole of a play-off at Valderrama.

The ding-dong battle between Spaniard Carlos Rodiles and Swede Fredrik Jacobson for the Volvo Masters continued at Valderrama this morning.

Spaniard Carlos Rodiles, yet to win on the European Tour, takes a two-stroke lead into the final day of the Volvo Masters at Valderrama.

Just 56 players were left in the Volvo Masters as it started its delayed second round at Valderrama today.

Heavy rain and strong winds gusting to 50mph forced play in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama in southern Spain to be suspended for today.

Swedish golfer Fredrik Jacobson has come a long way in the four years since he lost his European tour card – and he hopes to go a lot further.

Sweden’s Fredrik Jacobson – the only player to have a round of 60 in either Europe or America this year – was the star of the show again on the opening day of the Volvo Masters at Valderrama.

Ryder Cup partners Bernhard Langer and Colin Montgomerie faced a play-off for the Volvo Masters at Valderrama today.

Padraig Harrington could well choose to miss the European tour’s flagship event, the Volvo PGA championship at Wentworth, next year.

Welshman Bradley Dredge and Argentina's Angel Cabrera are tied for the lead at two under at the Volvo Masters at Valderrama.