Double bogey drops Ireland to sixth

A disappointing double bogey on the last meant Ireland dropped from second to tied sixth at seven under at the end of the opening round of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup today, with Martin Kaymer and Alex Cejka of Germany at the top of the leaderboard with a one-stroke lead.

Graeme McDowell and the experienced Paul McGinley had combined for seven birdies with Ryder Cup star McDowell firing an eagle three on the par-five 11th.