IRELAND’S Peter Lawrie carded a five-under-par 67 to claim a share of the lead in the BMW Asian Open in Shanghai.

Ireland's Peter Lawrie was among the leaders in Shanghai after carding a five-under-par 67 in the first round of the BMW Asian Open.

Pre-tournament favourite Ernie Els carded a five-under-par 67 to claim a share of the lead in the BMW Asian Open in Shanghai today.

Gamebookers is the second most powerful online bookmaking firm in the world with active Irish operations according to the August edition of eGamingReview, the top online betting industry periodical.

Yoga and varicose veins were the unlikely topics of conversation on the second day of the Caltex Masters in Singapore today.

Ireland’s Damien McGrane is tied for second place at the Caltex Masters in Singapore after carding a four-under-par second-round 68 this morning.

New Zealand’s Michael Campbell used all 14 clubs to good effect to move into contention in the Caltex Masters in Singapore.

IRELAND’S Peter Lawrie, European Tour rookie of the year in 2003, was among an eight-strong group on four under at Laguna National, just a shot off the clubhouse leaders in Singapore yesterday.

Nick Faldo’s new relaxed air was apparent as he grabbed a share of third place in the first round of the Heineken Classic at Royal Melbourne today.