He's five shots off the lead, however.
Offaly's Shane Lowry is best of the Irish at the BMW PGA Championship.
He's on three-under par heading into day two at Wentworth.
Denmark's Marcus Helligkilde is the leader, on eight-under par.
He's two shots clear and doesn't tee off until ten-past-two this afternoon.
Rory McIlroy is on level par, Tom McKibbin is out on course from two-over shortly before 8am, while Padraig Harrington is back on six-over-par.
Athlone Meet Galway In Crunch All-Island Cup Contest
Both teams bring a 100% record into Saturday's match.
Westmeath Ladies Looking To Bring Chaos To Leinster Final
Westmeath's manager looks forward their provincial decider with Midlands 103.
Aughrim Set To Witness Intense Championship Battle
The Laois footballers have no more room for error after drawing at home to Carlow last time out.
Kilbeggan Racing Returns This Week
Brian Gavin selects his fancied runners on a bumper eight race card.
Offaly Racer Signs With McLaren
Alex Dunne has impressed on his arrival to the world stage of single seater racing this year.
Offaly U20s Win All-Time Classic In Tullamore
Leo O'Connor tells Midlands 103 of his pride after watching Offaly beat Kilkenny in O'Connor Park.
Westmeath Face Must Win Meeting With Meath
It's been a bruising Joe McDonagh Cup campaign for Joe Fortune's hurlers.
Lowry Starts Late For PGA Championship Assault
The Offaly golfer will be joined by Nicolai Hojgaard, and Jason Day.
Offaly's Team Game Ready For Kilkenny Test
The county's under 20 hurlers are playing for another Leinster final this evening.
Sheedy Claims Record Extending Leinster Pitch & Putt Matchplay Title
The Ryston Pitch and Putt player beat her club mate to win an 11th matchplay crown.
Offaly Looking To Shake Off Kilkenny Fear Factor In U20 Blockbuster
Both counties enter tomorrow's semi-final in impressive form.
Athlone Keep Pace In Women's Premier Division
Ciaran Kilduff's side continued their good head to head form against Wexford on Saturday.
"We Have To Get Back On The Horse" - Justin McNulty
The Laois senior football manager wants his players continue their championship campaign with belief.
Westmeath's U20 Footballers Claim B Championship Final Spot
Brían Cooney led the scoring for the Lake County with five points.
Laois' Healy Savouring London Win In Tullamore
The Exiles were 2-20 to 0-12 winners over Offaly on Saturday.
I Could See From The First Minutes We Were Off - Declan Kelly
The Offaly manager talks to Midlands 103 after a seismic championship defeat.
McIlroy Wins Wells Fargo While Lowry Struggles
Lowry, McIlroy, and Padraig Harrington will tee it up at Valhalla on Thursday.
Offaly's Minor Hurlers Fall To Wexford
An open game ended ten points in Wexford's favour.
Athlone Club Land Back To Back SFAI Cups
St Joseph's won the U16 Schoolboys Cup with a 1-0 win over Leeside on Sunday.
Town Continue Unbeaten Run With Win Over Bray
It's now six outings since Dario Castelo's side lost in the league.
