Golf: Gilford eyes first title in seven years

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

Golf: Gilford eyes first title in seven years
Sat, 28 Apr, 2001 - 19:18

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

Gilford carded a third round 69 at Quinta do Lago to join a five-way tie for the lead at 11 under par.

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