McIlroy on form in Italy

Rory McIlroy scorched to an incredible eight under par 65 to share the first round lead in the European Amateur Individual Championship in Italy.

Rory McIlroy scorched to an incredible eight under par 65 to share the first round lead in the European Amateur Individual Championship in Italy.

The Holywood sensation, 17, carded an eagle, seven birdies and just one bogey in his best round of the season at Golf Club Biella near Milan to share top spot with Austria's Damian Ulrich.

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