Murphy's Irish Open: Monty hits two eagles en-route

Colin Montgomerie, a twice-winner of the Championship turned in a spectacular performance to take the overnight lead with an eight-under-par 63.

Colin Montgomerie, a twice-winner of the Championship turned in a spectacular performance to take the overnight lead with an eight-under-par 63.

Monty made five birdies on his way to the turn but also bogeyed the eighth hole.

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