Conor Purcell is two shots off the lead on Day One of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
The Dubliner finished the day on seven-under-par at Kingsbarns, with three players now sharing the lead on nine-under.
Padraig Harrington carded 70 in his opening round at Carnoustie, to sit on two-under.
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PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague says the abuse directed to golfer Rory McIlroy during last week’s Ryder Cup “crossed the line”.
The Masters Champion was targeted by a hostile home crowd in New York as Team Europe beat the USA 15-13 to retain the trophy.
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McIlroy was subjected to verbal chants, while his wife Erica was hit by a drink thrown by an American fan on the 17th tee.
