A 10th place finish for Tralee's Mark Lucey in the Intermediate Mens event was the best Kerry performance on the opening day of the Munster Pitch & Putt Strokeplay Championships in Collins in Cork.
Lucey was fourth overall after the first 36 holes on six under par, three off the lead but his challenge fell away in the final 18 as he slipped back to one under overall.
The event was won by Morty Ahern from the host club on 15 under par. Play continues today with the Senior Mens and Ladies events.