Moreno's incredible ace lights up Dromoland as local contenders get going 

The Spain-based golfer with an Irish father was one of two teenagers flying the flag for Ireland at their national open

Ace in the hole: Marina Joyce Moreno of Northern Ireland watches her drive at the first tee box during round one of the KPMG Women's Irish Open Golf Championship at Dromoland Castle in Clare. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Marina Joyce Moreno’s hole in one provided one of the highlights on day one for Irish fans at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open yesterday.

The Spain-based golfer with an Irish father, plays out of Llavaneras near Barcelona and was one of two teenagers flying the flag for Ireland at their national open alongside fellow Irish junior international Olivia Costello as part of an eight-strong home contingent, six of them amatuers, in Co. Clare as the event returned to the Ladies European Tour schedule for the first time in a decade.