The Clara golfer is five shots off the medal places.
Shane Lowry will have to go low at the Olymipcs today if he's to hold out any hope of winning an medal in Paris.
The Clara man shot a level par 71 at Le Golf National yesterday to leave him eight shots off the lead, and five behind those in the bronze medal position.
Despite bogeying the first, Lowry looked like he was well positioned with four to play on two under par.
However two dropped shots on the way in means he'll need a strong performance to move back into contention.
Lowry teed off earlier this morning, and is currently one under par.
Rory McIlroy, who resumes at just after 11am this morning, sits three shots closer after his opening round of 68.
Japan and Hideki Matsuyama currently occupy the gold medal position after yesterday's action.
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