England take charge at European Amateur Team Championship in Killarney

England took the opening round lead with an impressive -20 total at the European Amateur Team Championship with Ireland taking a share of third.

Thomas Higgins (Roscommon) helped Ireland into a share of third after Round One of the European Men’s Amateur Team Championship at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. Pic: Inpho/Laszlo Geczo

England took the opening round lead at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club as the 11-time champions began their quest for another European Amateur Team Championship with an impressive -20 total.

Charlie Forster was the star performer as the Basingstoke golfer carded a superb 65 in the Kerry sunshine.