The sun rising on the range at Carton House yesterday morning before the start of the Eisenhower Trophy at the World Amateur Team Championship. Picture: Niall O’Shea

Conor Purcell pictured during his opening round at the Eisenhower Trophy at Carton House. Picture: Niall O’Shea

John Murphy getting his line right on the 1st green in Carton House at the opening day ofm the Eisenhower Trophy. Picture: Niall O’Shea

Robin Dawson pictured during his opening round at the Eisenhower Trophy at Carton House. Picture: Niall O’Shea

John Murphy watches his ball during the opening round of the Eisenhower Trophy at the World Amateur Team Championships at Carton House. Picture: Niall O’Shea

John Murphy in good form after his opening 69 at the Eisenhower Trophy at Carton House. Picture: Niall O’Shea

Ireland golfer Robin Dawson and Irish Team Captain John Carroll smiling after the opening round of the Eisenhower Trophy at Carton House. Picture: Niall O’Shea