DP World Tour: Portugal Masters Leaderboard
While I'm watching Canadian Aaron Cockerill at the bottom of the @DPWTR the actual event is far removed..
Here is the @europentour.com summary
Jordan Smith produced a putting masterclass on the first day of the 2022 Portugal Masters as he carded an opening 62 to lead by one shot.
The highlight of Smith's bogey-free round came at the par-five fifth, where the Englishman holed his eagle putt from 30 feet.
He also made seven birdies in an impressive opening round on Thursday afternoon to finish the day on nine under par.
Smith has enjoyed a stellar 2022 campaign so far, recording two runner-up finishes, but has yet to win a title this year.
He will be hoping to change that this week as he bids to move into the top ten on the DP World Tour Rankings in Partnership with Rolex from his current position of 14th.
Joost Luiten and Jeff Winther were Smith's nearest challengers on eight under after they both made eight birdies in their flawless 63s on a low-scoring day at Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course.
Robin Roussel, Gavin Green and Joakim Lagergren were a shot further back in a tie for fourth.
With this week's event providing the last chance for players to earn points to keep their cards for 2023, home favourite Ricardo Gouveia was among those who gave themselves a platform for a much-needed good result.
He began the week 120th in the standings - three places shy of the magic mark of 117th - and opened with a 66.
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