Lucas Herbert posted first round 63 and took the lead at Portugal Masters at 8 under par. In-form Matt Wallace and Eddie Pepperell sits at 7 under alongside Shane Lowry. Haotong Li continues his fine performance since he came back from an injury and currently he is fifth at 6 under par. A group of ten players, including Sergio Garcia, sits at 5 under par, three shots behind the leader Herbert.
No dropped shots today for the leader.
Outright leader ✍️#PortugalMasters pic.twitter.com/w3bbGmhA9Y
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 20, 2018
Shane Lowry, who plays mainly on the PGA Tour this season, returned on European soil with a round of 64.
New co-leader.
Welcome to the top, @ShaneLowryGolf.https://t.co/3GBwEYOGYy pic.twitter.com/hzJAKt9j91
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 20, 2018
Matt Wallace is chasing his 4th win of the season.
That @mattsjwallace short game 👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/gwtdmqL3ED
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 20, 2018
Eddie Pepperell continues with his fine performance. He is only one shot back.
Six birdies in nine holes.@PepperellEddie is on 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gZ8ivByr6C
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 20, 2018
Shot of the day belongs to Nicolas Colsaerts who made albatross on the par 5 12th.
🚨 ALBATROSS ALERT!!! 🚨
Take a bow, @Coelsss!#PortugalMasters pic.twitter.com/5UFlfm39uE
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 20, 2018
Another interesting shot from day 1.
When needs must, right @mattpavon?#PortugalMasters pic.twitter.com/gbIeyWd2OA
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 20, 2018
Second round tee times.
