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.
Cliodhna O'Connor Named Westmeath Ladies Football Manager
She takes over from Frank Browne.
Offaly SHC: Belmont Relishing Semi-Final Encounter
Belmont will face Ballinamere in two weeks time.
Westmeath SHC: Raharney To Turn Focus To Upcoming Semi-Final
They will take on Castletown Geoghegan for a place in the final.
Offaly Pick Up Two All Star Hurling Nominations
Limerick lead the way with 11 nominations.
I Want To Play Football Again - Lily Agg
The Republic of Ireland midfielder is currently the manager of Athlone Town Women.
Laois SHC: Rosenallis Make First Semi-Final In Six Years
Charlie Friel scored the winning point for his side.
Final Places Decided In Offaly And Westmeath LGFA Championship
The Laois semi-finals will take place this weekend.
Offaly SHC: St Rynaghs Seal Semi-Final Place
The 20-time winners will face KK in the semi-finals.
Leinster Champions Westmeath Pick Up Four All Star Nominations
The Lake County claimed this year's provincial title with an extra time win over Dublin.
Westmeath SHC: Lough Lene Gaels Book Place In Fourth Consecutive Final
The Gaels were two point winners over Raharney.
Athlone Town Continue Good Form In First Division
Sean O'Connor's side are now sixth in the table.
Shane Lowry Ends Positive Week At Wentworth With 68
J.J. Spaun was the overall winner.
Hurling Round Up: Semi-Final And Final Places Confirmed Across The Midlands
There were some big results from the Hurling Championship over the weekend.
Ireland Let Lead Slip In Opening WXV Global Series Game
Scott Bemand's side were leading by 19 points at one stage.
Athlone Town Close In On Women's Premier Division Title
Lily Agg's side secured a 3-0 win over DLR Waves on Saturday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion
Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Athlone Town Looking To Move Step Closer To Premier Division Title
Town are nine points clear at the top.
Ireland Team Named Ahead Of USA Test
Aoife Dalton is named to start.
Positive Starts At BMW PGA Championship For Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy
The pair are back on the course later this afternoon.
Laois SHC: Semi-Final Spots Up For Grabs
Clough Ballacolla and Camross are into the final four.
