Written 5 days ago by Newsroom

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The Irish contingent have got off to a good start at the Turkish Airlines Open.

Clara’s Shane Lowry was four under par playing the last but dropped a shot on 18 to finish with a three under round of 68.

Padraig Harrington carded a flawless six under par round while Paul Dunne finished on four under.

Nicolas Colsaerts, Haydn Porteous and Joost Luiten share the lead on seven under par.

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