The Offaly man is four shots off the lead.
Rory McIlroy is one of four players on five-under-par at the top of the Scottish Open leaderboard following an impressive first round at the Renaissance Club.
Offaly's Shane Lowry went around in 71 to finish on one-over par, while Padraig Harrington will start his second round on four-over.
Tom McKibbin is one-under through seven holes.
Westmeath SFC: St Loman's Manager Proud Of Effort From His Players
St Loman's were narrowly beaten by The Down's.
Shinrone Capture Offaly Camogie Title
It's the club's first title in 10 years.
St Conleth's Secure Laois LGFA Title
St Joseph's were denied their first title.
Laois SFC: Portarlington Remain On Top In Laois
Ronan Sweeney's side were convincing winners over Courtwood on Sunday.
Offaly SFC: Tullamore Prove Too Strong For Ferbane
Tullamore secured their fourth county title in a row yesterday.
Westmeath SFC: The Down's Claim Back To Back Titles
Dermot Power's side were one point winners over St Loman's Mullingar.
Athlone Town's Play Off Hopes Dealt Major Blow
Sean O'Connor's side were beaten 2-1 by Treaty United.
Shane Lowry Finishes With Round Of 68 At Madrid Open
The Offaly golfer remains inside the top 20 in the Race to Dubai.
Champions Crowned In Midlands Football Championships
The Down's, Tullamore and Portarlington enjoyed final wins yesterday.
Offaly GAA Club Set To Begin New Dressing Room Development Next Month
The club are looking to develop their next grounds.
Portlaoise Panthers In Action Over The Course Of The Weekend
The men and women's team had contrasting starts last weekend.
Four Teams Aiming For Glory In Offaly Senior Camogie Championship
Shinrone and St Cillian's will go head to head in the Senior A decider.
Offaly SFC: Tullamore Focusing On Clash With Ferbane
A win this weekend would secure a fourth title in a row.
Former Westmeath GAA Chair Says Young People Must Be Prioritised In Integration Process
John Horan is the new leader of the steering group for integration.
Athlone Town Host Treaty United In First Division
Sean O'Connor's side are pushing for a play-off spot.
Laois SFC: Portarlington Going For Three In A Row
A win this weekend would their second final win on the bounce against Courtwood.
Westmeath SFC: The Down's Looking To Remain On Top
The Down's are looking to win a third title in five years.
Athlone Town Women Set For Penultimate League Game Of The Season
They'll take on Shelbourne next weekend.
Laois SFC: Courtwood Aiming To Make History This Sunday
They face Portarlington in the decider this Sunday.
Offaly SFC: Ferbane Aiming To End Run Of Final Defeats
Ciaran Cahill is hoping to captain his side to the title.
