Irish duo show the way

Peter Lawrie and Graeme McDowell flew the flag for Ireland when the European tour’s flagship event began at Wentworth today.

Out-shining Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and all but one of Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes the pair – Lawrie from Dublin and McDowell from Portrush – returned five under par 67s in the first round of the BMW Championship.