Putting tip helps Bowler into lead

A putting tip from Bobby Browne half-an-hour before tee-off helped Liam Bowler to a course record at Greenore, during the opening round in the 36-holes Killester Travel PGA Challenge Trophy tournament.

The young St Helen's Bay Club professional fired a seven birdie 65 with just one blot on his almost perfect card.

Bowler saved par four at the fourth hole after being blocked by a tree. He reached the green with a three wood and then got down from 20 feet.