Murphy best of the Irish in Portugal

It was a day of contrasting fortunes for the Irish in the Portuguese Open today.

Murphy best of the Irish in Portugal
Thu, 31 Mar, 2005 - 22:14

It was a day of contrasting fortunes for the Irish in the Portuguese Open today.

Gary Murphy finished just four shots off the lead, shooting an opening round of 69 at Oitavos Golf Club. Colleague Damien McGrane is one shot further back.

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