Robert-Jan Derksen remained unchallenged at the top of the Avantha Masters leaderboard after the first round was completed this morning.

Teenager Rory McIlroy produced easily the lowest round of his professional career today – a dazzling 63 to lead the Omega European Masters in Switzerland.

Sweden's Magnus A Carlsson took a giant step towards European Tour promotion thanks to his one-stroke win in the Challenge of Ireland at the Glasson Hotel and Country Club near Athlone.