Fanagan and Taylor the leaders after Day 1 in Douglas

Former Ireland Senior Men’s Amateur champion Jody Fanagan leading the way in the men's competition on seven under while Alison Taylor is top of the women's board on three under. 

LEADER: Jody Fanagan (Milltown) leads the way in the European Senior Men's Championship. Pic: Thos Caffrey / Golffile.

Former Ireland Senior Men’s Amateur champion Jody Fanagan said he was surprised to go so low in the opening round of the European Senior Men’s Championship at Douglas Golf Club on Thursday.

The Milltown clubman got to -7 after a fabulous round in perfect conditions early in the day and he was joined by Alison Taylor (Malahide) who took the lead in the Ladies’ event after she grinded out -3 in the sun.