Stuart Grehan leads Irish challenge at European Amateur Championship

Stuart Grehan fired in a flawless three-under-par opening round of 69 in tough conditions to lead the Irish assault on the European Amateur Championship in Estonia.

The Tullamore man notched birdies at the sixth and eighth holes to go into the turn on two under before securing a third birdie at the par five 15th to cap off what was a fine unblemished first round.

He currently holds a share of 13th place — with compatriots Paul McBride and Conor O’Rourke eventually ending a further stroke back.