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Kristoffer Reitan of Norway lifts the Soudal Open trophy

Reitan wins Soudal Open, top-50 finish for Purcell

There was heartbreak for Scotland's Ewen Ferguson as Kristoffer Reitan won the Soudal Open after holding his nerve in a play-off following a stunning course-record 62, while Ireland's Conor Purcell finished just inside the top 50.

Golf • 25 May

Ewen Ferguson in action during Saturday's third round

Ferguson leads at Soudal Open; Purcell inside top 25

Scotland's Ewen Ferguson remains the man to catch heading into the final round of the Soudal Open after posting a 69 despite wet conditions in Belgium.

Golf • 24 May

Conor Purcell will aim to put on a charge as he eyes a high finish in Belgium

Purcell eight adrift as Ferguson leads the Soudal Open

Scotland's Ewen Ferguson holds a three-shot advantage at the halfway stage of the Soudal Open, with Ireland's Conor Purcell amongst the field for the weekend after carding a 69 in Friday's second round.

Golf • 23 May

Conor Purcell will no doubt be aiming for a score in the 60s on day two

Purcell five shots back after opening round in Belgium

Conor Purcell carded a 70 to lie five shots off the lead held by three players after the opening round of the Soudal Open in Belgium.

Golf • 22 May

Nacho Elvira with the trophy after winning by one shot

Elvira holds on to win Soudal Open, Purcell tied 67th

Nacho Elvira won his second DP World Tour title as he held off the challenge of former Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters at the Soudal Open.

Golf • 26 May 24

Nacho Elvira celebrates a successful putt on the 17th hole

Elvira in control ahead of Soudal Open final round

Nacho Elvira opened up a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the Soudal Open after carding a 67 on day three in Belgium, while Conor Purcell is 15 off the lead after a 71.

Golf • 25 May 24

Conor Purcell made the cut at the Soudal Open

Purcell makes the cut while Elvira leads Soudal Open

Ireland's Conor Purcell will be involved in the weekend's rounds at the Soudal Open after he was just inside the cut of three under at the halfway point of the Belgian event.

Golf • 24 May 24

Forsstrom claims maiden Tour title with Soudal victory

Sweden's Simon Forsstrom claimed his maiden DP World Tour title as he continued his love affair with Belgium by holding off countryman Jens Dantorp to win the Soudal Open by a single shot.

Golf • 14 May 23

Forsstroem still leads Soudal Open, Murphy in touch

Thomas Detry remains in the hunt to land his first DP World Tour title and delight the home fans at the Soudal Open in Belgium, while Ireland's John Murphy is seven shots off the lead set by Simon Forsstroem heading into the final round.

Golf • 13 May 23

John Murphy has made a solid start at the Soudal Open

Forsstrom leads as Murphy makes strong start

England's James Morrison lies a shot off the lead after the opening day of the Soudal Open after enjoying a welcome return to form in Antwerp while there was a mixed day for Irish duo John Murphy and Gavin Hurley.

Golf • 11 May 23

It was a third win for Horsfield on the tour

Kearney ties for 15th as Horsfield claims Soudal Open

Sam Horsfield secured his third DP World Tour title just two weeks after his return from a three-month injury absence, winning the Soudal Open by two shots, with Irishman Niall Kearney having to settle for tied 15th.

Golf • 15 May 22

Kearney is well placed heading into Sunday in Belgium

Kearney in the hunt as Fox out in front in Soudal Open

Niall Kearney remains well in the hunt at the Soudal Open in Belgium as New Zealander Ryan Fox grabbed the lead on Saturday after a back nine hot streak.

Golf • 14 May 22