Oliver Wilson News

The Mansfield golfer finished the day two over par on 73, well off the pace in the Wales Open, following a frustrating round that included a bogey at the first and three dropped shots in his final three holes.

Four years ago Oliver Wilson eased the disappointment of a sudden-death play-off defeat in the BMW PGA Championship by forcing his way into Europe's Ryder Cup team.

England's Oliver Wilson leads the Madeira Islands Open through 36 holes of the event at the Santo Da Serra Golf Club, the 31 year old opening up a one shot lead over Swede's Magnus Carlsson and Joakim Largergren and England's Andy Sullivan.

Texas-Pan American took a seven-stroke lead Friday in the first round of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, while Bethune-Cookman opened a 19-shot advantage in the women's competition.

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have dressed to the nines to support the British Olympics team at a gala dinner.

Alvaro Velasco fired an eight-under 64 on Thursday to take the lead after the first round of the Madeira Islands Open.