Bjorn takes early lead at Irish Open

Thomas Bjorn has taken the early lead in the opening day of the Irish Open on Thursday.

Don't be so hard on yourself, Thomas! 😅

Former Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn rocketed to the top of the leaderboard on day one of the Horizon Irish Open 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/4BaTkSAQad

— National Club Golfer (@NCG_com) September 7, 2023

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He made seven birdies along with a sole bogey at his last hole — the ninth — after missing the green with his approach and also a par putt from 11 feet.

Despite that, the 52-year-old Dane was more than impressive as he showed he still has what it takes to fight at the very top.

Shane Lowry also had a decent start made seven birdies and shot 4-under 68 at The K Club to lie two shots off the lead midway through the first round of the European tour event.

Adrian Meronk, who most recently was snubbed for the European Ryder Cup team, also followed suit as the Pole tried to prove his credentials and show exactly what the team will be missing.