Alex Noren matched the Carnoustie course record to set the early pace at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as a number of Europes Ryder Cup side struggled in Scotland. Emanuele Giaccherini Jersey . The Swede carded a bogey-free 64 to hold a one-shot lead over Ross Fisher, as Danny Willett and Matt Fitzpatrick both struggled in their first appearance since Europes defeat at Hazeltine. Latest leaderboard Alfred Dunhill Links Cship Noren, who followed victory at the Scottish Open in July with the European Masters title last month, birdied three of his first five holes, having started at the 10th, on his way to reaching the turn in 33. The Swede then added a gain at the first and picked up four more strokes along the closing stretch to complete a bogey-free day at the pro-am event being played over three courses. Noren is looking for a third European Tour win of the season this week It was tough conditions but probably one of the best rounds Ive played, so Im very happy right now, Noren said. All three courses are in probably the best shape Ive ever seen them.I like Carnoustie but Ive never shot lower than maybe 71 here. I didnt expect much but it went better than I expected. I played pretty steady all day. Fisher is Norens closest challenger after the opening round Fisher produced the lowest round at Kingsbarns thanks to four birdies and an eagle along his second nine to post an opening 65, while Raphael Jacquelin and Callum Shinkwin posted matching 67s to card the best performances at St Andrews. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Six of Europes Ryder Cup team featured in Scotland, with Thomas Pieters and Rafael Cabrera Bello posting matching 70s and Martin Kaymer signing for a one-under 71 at Carnoustie.Willett shot 73 playing alongside team-mate Lee Westwood, who recorded a 75, while Fitzpatrick racked up a quadruple-bogey at Carnousties sixth hole on his way to a five-over 77. Willett and Westwood were both in action together in Scotland Its great to be back, everybody is on my side here, Pieters said. I had an interesting start. Im still very tired mentally.The next two days are going to be a little easier I think. You can get away with some shots on the next two courses and yeah, you have to go lower on these next two. Sky Sports pundit Nick Dougherty, who announced that this weeks tournament will be his final event as a professional, sits tied-90th after an opening 73 at Kingsbarns.Watch the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship throughout the week live on Sky Sports - your home of golf. 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The first baseman hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to lead the Mets to a thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico - Daniel Berger had five birdies in a seven-hole stretch Thursday for a share of the lead in the OHL Classic.Making his sixth PGA Tour start, Berger birdied Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 and finished with two pars to match Will MacKenzie, Robert Garrigus, Steve Wheatcroft, Hudson Swafford and Tony Finau at 6-under 65 on Mayakobas El Camaleon course.This is what we work so hard for, so its great to get off to a good start, but got to keep it going, said Berger, the 21-year-old Florida State player who earned a PGA Tour card last season on the Web.com Tour.The six-player tie is the largest after 18 holes since six players also topped the leaderboard in the 2013 St. Jude Classic.The Greg Norman-designed course requires accuracy off the tee.I think I hit maybe two drivers all day, Berger said. Its just kind of one of those courses where youve got to hit the fairway. Super tight off the tee, so just put it in play and youve got some birdie opportunities.The long-hitting Finau hit driver only once.Im still able to use my length by hitting 3-woods and 2-irons and moving it up the fairway still where most guys would have to hit driver, Finauu said. Angelo Ogbonna Jersey. I definitely wasnt able to use my driver length, but I still use my length off the tee.Fifty-year-old Davis Love III was at 66 in a group that included Aaron Baddeley, Charley Hoffman and Pat Perez.I made some putts when I had to, Love said. I had four birdies in five holes in a little spurt in the middle of the round, and put the ball in play. I think thats what you have to do here. You have to keep it in the fairway and you have to putt well.Defending champion Harris English closed with a three-putt bogey for a 67.It hurt on the last hole, three-putting, but Im still going to take a lot of positives out of today, English said.Carlos Ortiz topped the seven Mexican players in the field at 67. He won three times on the Web.com Tour last season.I started a little bit nervous with all the people who were watching, family, friends, Ortiz aid. But I had a very good beginning on the first hole with a birdie and then I birdied 3, 4, 5. It helped me a lot to get relaxed.Canadas Nick Taylor, the Sanderson Farms Championship winner Sunday in Mississippi, had a 71.The tournament is the final regular-season event of the year. Cheap Jerseys Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping NFL Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Jerseys China ' ' '