Dougherty in share of lead

English rookie Nick Dougherty and Swedish Ryder Cup player Joakim Haeggman both carded five under par rounds of 66 to share the early clubhouse lead on the opening day of the Murphy’s Irish Open at Fota Island.

They are one shot ahead of defending champion Colin Montgomerie, Lee Westwood and Gordon Brand Jnr, with recent French Open winner Malcolm Mackenzie among those a shot further back on three under.