Portmarnock's Conor Purcell took advantage of a sponsor's invitation and closed with a bogey-free, four-under 68 to claim second place in the Alps Tour’s Ein Bay Open at Sokhna Golf Club in Egypt.

Portmarnock’s Conor Purcell for the 2022 season off to the perfect start when he fired an eagle and five birdies in a bogey-free 65 to share the lead after the opening round of the Alps Tour’s Ein Bay Open in Egypt.

Castleknock’s David Carey birdied his last five holes to card a six-under 66 and tie for third in the Ein Bay Open in Egypt.

Alps Tour — David Carey made six birdies in a five-under 67 to lie just three shots off the lead after the opening round of the Alps Tour’s Ein Bay Open in Egypt.