The European Tour is being strongly criticised for carrying on with a tournament after the death of a caddie.

Iain McGregor was working with Scotland's Alastair Forsyth when he suffered a heart attack during the Madeira Islands Open in Portugal.

Play was initially suspended on an indefinite basis before it was decided to resume, with Forsyth saying he is sure McGregor would have wanted them to finish.

But a number of players published critical Tweets over the event continuing.

Can't believe that they are sending out players to finish the 2nd and final round when someone just died on the course!!! #RIPiainMcgregor

— Joel Sjöholm (@SwedishTORO) May 11, 2014

“@_raymatthew: @gfcgolf a pity the tour decided to hold a minutes silence & then continue play!” I can't agree more #shame

— Gonzalo Fdez-Castaño (@gfcgolf) May 11, 2014