McBride the best of the Irish heading into second round of Q School, Sugrue stutters 

NIGHTMARE START: James Sugrue in action. Picture: Niall O'Shea

Paul McBride will lead the Irish challenge into the second round of the DP World Tour Q School First Stage in Italy on Wednesday.

The Island golfer shot a five-under-par 67 at Bogogno Golf Resort near Milan to open his bid on the arduous road to a full Tour card on the first day of the Section D qualifier.