David Higgins of Waterville completed the first round of the Final Qualifying for the 2010 Open at Scottscraig in 66 shots to lie in second place.
Peter O’Keeffe completed the same course in a two over par 72.
At Ladybank Daniel Sugrue of Killarney, a replacement for John Dignam, signed for a first round 71.
Colm Moriarty of Team Ireland is in second place at Kingsbarns Links after a five under par first round of 65.
Cian McNamara has signed for a 76.
At Fairmont St Andrews Patrick Devine finished his first round with a 74 and Tim Rice of Limerick signed for a 76.
