Paul Broadhurst took advantage of the absence of a first-class field at the KLM Open to claim a share of the lead with a four-under-par round of 66 in Holland.

Scotsman Raymond Russell’s hopes of topping the leaderboard after the first day of the KLM Open in Holland were dealt a blow after he was overtaken by Austria’s Markus Brier and Dutchman Guido van der Valk.

Scotland’s Raymond Russell took inspiration from his place at the top of the draw for the opening round of the KLM Open to shoot six birdies and storm into an early lead.

Paul McGinley is trying everything in his power to secure qualification for next month’s Ryder Cup, but he knows time is not on his side.

Ryder Cup hopefuls Ian Poulter and Paul McGinley made steady starts in their bids to overhaul leader Richard Green in the KLM Open in Holland.

England’s Anthony Wall proved low scoring was not impossible at the Hilversumsche Golf Club by posting the lowest opening nine holes of the morning at the KLM Open in Holland.

RICHARD GREEN conquered an increasingly difficult course at the Hilversumsche Golf Club yesterday to take a three-stroke lead in the KLM Open.

Richard Green conquered an increasingly difficult course at the Hilversumsche Golf Club today to take a three-stroke lead in the KLM Open.