Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard proved that the game’s best amateurs are ready to challenge at the highest level when he claimed the ISPS HANDA UK Championship in a playoff and his second European Tour victory.

Justin Walters remained on course for a maiden European Tour title at the ISPS HANDA UK Championship but two-time Major winner Martin Kaymer put himself firmly in contention on day three at The Belfry.

South Africa’s Justin Walters added a 71 to his opening 64 at the Belfry to lead the ISPS HANDA UK Championship by a shot from Paul Waring.

Dundalk's Brendan Lawlor joined the Irish legends to make their mark at The Belfry in the weather-delayed ISPS Handa UK Championship.