Ewan Grimes sparkles in Shotts with a 67

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Aug 2011, 20:42 BST

Updated 15th Aug 2011, 00:35 BST

Ewan Grimes (Carrick on Loch Lomond) shot a five-birdie 67 to open up a two-stroke lead at the end of the first round of the 54-hole Shotts Young Professionals' Order of Merit pro-am yesterday.

Gareth Wright (West Linton) is his nearest rival on one-under-par 69 with third place being shared by Andrew McIntyre (Ranfurly Castle) and Christopher Robinson (Dumfries and Galloway).

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