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England’s Oliver Wilson is well on target to capture a first-ever Tour title in climbing to the top of the mountain on the second day of the Madeira Islands Open. The 31-year old former Ryder Cup star added a blistering 65 to his opening 66 to move 13-under par on the Santa da Serra course. “I again played really nice and no bogeys after two rounds is always very pleasing,” said Wilson. “I am just trying to play sensible and felt also that I left a few out there. Wilson went to ...

Just three days after the French people voted in a new President and golf’s ruling body has announced the appointment of a first Continental born Captain to serve the R & A. French born Pierre Bechmann will serve as Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews 2012 – 2013 following his nomination by the Past Captains of the Club. Bechmann’s year of office will begin with the traditional driving-in ceremony on the first tee of the Old Course on Friday 21st September, ...

The Portuguese born brothers Ricardo and Hugo Santos will again be fighting for family pride and also looking to raise the Portugal flag high when the duo tee-up in this week’s Madeira Islands Open. Ricardo is the younger of two at age 29 and last year lived out a dream in earning a full European Tour card after finishing fourth on the secondary 2011 Challenge Tour money list. His two year older brother, Hugo competes on the PGA Europe Tour, and enjoyed a career high last year in capturing the ...

It is my first visit to the marvellous island of Madeira and, as such, my first visit to the Madeira Islands Open being played this year on the Santo de Serra course high in the mountains. Madeira Island was discovered in 1416 and is the outermost region of the region of the European Union. The Maderia Islands comprise three island groups – Madeira, Porto Santo and Desertas. The city of Funchal is the largest on Maderia and it where we are based this week. Here is a selection of photographs ...

Brewin Dolphin to be an Official Sponsor of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club next month. As a leading investment management company, Brewin Dolphin is delighted to announce it will be an Official Sponsor for one of The European Tour’s most prestigious titles, the Irish Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland from June 28 to July 1. Brewin Dolphin has offices in both Belfast and Dublin and looks after clients from all over Ireland – so this is a great opportunity to raise awareness ...

FRANCESCO MOLINARI – REALE SEGUROS OPEN DE ESPAŇA CHAMPION – WITH HIS WIN. • His third European Tour International Schedule victory in his 205th European Tour event. • Moves to €708,209 in The Race to Dubai. • Could move back into the top 30 of the Official World Golf Ranking, from 46th. • His first victory since the 2010 WGC – HSBC Champions. • Since his 2010 victory has played in 32 European Tour events. • In that time his best finish was tied third in the 2011 WGC ...

Francesco Molinari has become the first Italian born golfer to capture the Spanish Open. The 29-year old Molinari stormed from four behind at the start of the round to win by three strokes with a bogey free 65 for an eight under par tally in sunny conditons on the Real Club de Golf de Sevilla course. It is Molinari’s third European Tour success and he now heads to this week’s Players Championship in sparkling form. Molinari was presented with a Euro 333,330 first prize cheque to ...