Jamie Moul, playing only his second European Tour event, is just one shot off the lead going into tomorrow's final round of the Inteco Russian Open.

One of the leading lights of the Britain and Ireland Walker Cup side failed to shine on the opening day at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland.

French ace Romain Bechu and England's Jamie Moul shared the Brabazon

Irish champion Rory McIlroy gave his Walker Cup chances a boost when he finished third in the prestigious Lytham Trophy.

Scotland beat England 4-3 to win the European Amateur Youths’ Team Championship at the Island.