England's Jordan Smith leads in Portugal

EARLY LEADER: England's Jordan Smith opened up a one-shot lead on the first day of the Portugal Masters. File pic: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

England's Jordan Smith opened up a one-shot lead on the first day of the Portugal Masters after firing an eagle and seven birdies in a bogey-free 62.

The 29-year-old produced a fine performance on the greens on Thursday, holing from 30 feet at the par-five fifth for his eagle and converting several lengthy birdie putts.