Alps Tour — Thomas O'Driscoll is tied 54th after opening with a two over 74 in the Citadelle Trophy International on the France-Belgium border.

The Kerry native had two bogeys at Golf Château de Preisch but failed to make a birdie and ended the day nine strokes behind French amateur Gregoire Schoeb, who shot a 65 to lead by one from compatriot Leo Lespinasse.

David Carey had four birdies, four bogeys and two double bogeys in a four over 76 that leaves him tied 83rd. Scores

Europro event reduced to 36 holes - Grant the lone Irish survivor

Europro Tour — Stephen Grant was the only Irish player to make the cut as torrential rain forced organisers to abandon the second round of the Glenfarclas Open at Mar Hall and reduce the tournament to 36 holes.

Grant shot a level par 70 in round one as the field was reduced to the top 50 and ties. 

Rotherham’s Jonathan Thomson will carry a two-stroke lead into the final round after carding a seven-under-par 63 for his opening 18 on the Earl of Mar Course.

Scores

• T45 Stephen Grant  Mount Juliet 70
• MC Simon Bryan  Delgany Golf Club 71    
• MC Tim Rice  Limerick Golf Club 73    
• MC David Rawluk  The Island Golf Club 74    
• RTD Brian McCormack  Edenderry Golf Academy 77