The Offaly golfer trails joint leaders Jordan Smith, Gavin Green and Kiradech Aphibarnrat by five shots.
Shane Lowry is 3 under par after an opening round of 69 at the Singapore Classic.
The Clara man made a lightening start to his first round with three birdies in the opening four holes.
He came close to an ace on the par three fourth:
Almost an ace at the fourth for @ShaneLowryGolf 🎯#PorscheSingaporeClassic pic.twitter.com/lMeCyy78Oa
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) March 21, 2024
Lowry played the next ten holes in 2 over par, but retrieved a sub-70 score with birdies on the 15th and 18th.
Tom McKibbin is one under following a 71.
The lead is shared on 8 under by Jordan Smith, Gavin Green and Kiradech Aphibarnrat.
On the PGA Tour, Seamus Power is in the field for the Valspar Championship, which begins in Florida later.
Leona Maguire competes in the Fir Hills Ser Pak Championship, which starts today in California.
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