Course:Oitavos Dunes GC, Quinta da Marinha, Cascais.
Length:6,893 yards. Par: 71.
Prizemoney:€1.25 million, €208,330 for the winner
Field:156.
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Defending champion:Grégory Bourdy, who opened up with a course record 63, and triumphed after a three-man play-off against David Howell and Alastair Forsyth.
Landscape:Designed by award- winning American Arthur Hills, it has spectacular views over the Atlantic. Challenging terrain where wind can play a big part.
On TV:Sky Sports 1, 12-2pm; Sky Sports 2, 5-7pm.
Weather:Sunny for first two days with temperatures around 21 degrees. Cloudier at the weekend.
