Kevin Phelan is tied for 10th place after his opening round at the BMW international Open in Munich.

Phelan carded two eagles during a 4-under par 68 today, which leaves him within three shots of the leaders Lasse Jensen, Daniel Gaunt and Rafa Cabrera-Bello.

Earlier, Damien McGrane carded an opening round 69 to sit on 3-under par, while Darren Clarke is also on that mark out on the course.

Peter Lawrie finished on 2-under, while Shane Lowry carded a level par, 72.