Thomas Bjorn’s four-year wait for a European Tour victory was made to seem even longer by Damien McGrane.

Damien McGrane couldn’t match the fireworks of his opening 64 but was still happy to card a two under 70 that leaves him just two strokes behind leaders Thomas Björn and Carlos Del Moral in the Estoril Open de Portugal.

Damien McGrane opened up with all guns blazing as he carded an impressive eight under par 64 to set the pace with English rookie Luke Goddard in the Estoril Open de Portugal at Penha Longa.

Michael Hoey’s hopes of defending next week’s Portugal Open have been laid low by a virus.

Michael Hoey captured his maiden European Tour title when he beat Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño at the third extra hole in the Estoril Open de Portugal.

Michael Hoey took full advantage of a stroke of luck at his first hole to trail leader Ross McGowan by two strokes after the opening round of the Estoril Open de Portugal.

Malaga maestro Pablo Martin created history when he became the first amateur to win on the European Tour.

The Spaniard, 20, fired a bogey free 68 to win the Portuguese Open by two shots from Rafael Jacquelin on seven under - but didn't earn a penny.

Rory McIlroy can’t wait to go head to head with pal Ollie Fisher in Portugal this week.