Michael Collins representing Ireland was the only player to beat par today in demanding conditions over the signature Nicklaus course situated in Murcia Spain.

Michael , a last minute entry , played a solid round of 71 consisting of 3 birdies , two bogeys and 13 pars to set the pace in the Hi5 Pro Tour Condado de Alhama open.

Close on his heels just 1 shot behind are Scotlands Elliot Saltman and Fredrik Hammarberg representing Sweden.

Leading the Seniors section with a score of 73 ( +1 ) is Englands Gary Wolstenholme .

Play continues with round two tomorrow at 0800 hours.