Practice made perfect for Ireland's Peter Lawrie as he carded a course-record 64 to claim the lead after the first round of the Sicilian Open today.

Damien McGrane and Peter Lawrie are tied for second on three under on the first day of the King Hassan Trophy in Morocco.

GARETH MAYBIN has plenty of extra incentive to charge into contention on the European Tour this year after signing a sponsorship deal that includes performance-related bonuses of up to $50m (€35.5m).