Santos strikes a rare blow for Portugal

Ricardo Santos shot a spectacular closing 63 yesterday to give Portugal their first European Tour win for 20 years.

The 29-year-old turned a four-stroke deficit into a stunning four-shot victory on home soil at the Madeira Islands Open.

“It is very emotional and I haven’t got the words to describe how I feel,” world number 306 Santos said after grabbing five birdies in the last seven holes.