Kearney five shots off the pace at St Andrews

ROYAL DUBLIN’S Niall Kearney scrambled his way to a one over par 72 on the opening day of the St. Andrews Links Trophy.

Last month’s Brabazon winner recorded three birdies but also four bogeys in sunny and calm conditions on the New Course and finished five shots behind the leader, Ross Kellett from Scotland.

“That was not a bad round and quite satisfactory,” said Kearney.