Carlsson leads Challenge of Ireland

Swede Magnus A Carlsson opened up a two shot lead as Birr’s Justin Kehoe and Antrim’s Gareth Maybin fell off the pace in the €150,000 Challenge of Ireland at Glasson Golf Hotel and Country Club today.

Just six shots behind overnight, Kehoe birdied three of his first six holes to move to within a shot of the lead on five under par.