McGrane makes his move

Damien McGrane overcame a bogey at the first to make a solid start to the defence of his Volvo China Open title as four birdies saw the Irishman move to three under par through 11 holes.

Damien McGrane overcame a bogey at the first today to make a solid start to the defence of his Volvo China Open title as four birdies saw the Irishman move to three-under-par through 11 holes.

Having opened with a five at the first, McGrane fought back by picking up shots at the fourth, sixth, ninth and 11th holes to leave the 38-year-old two behind leader Markus Brier.