The spectacular Ballybunion Golf Club, Ireland, provided perfect playing conditions for the first day of the 2017 Jacques Léglise Trophy, with bright sunshine and light breezes.

The Continent of Europe take a narrow lead after a closely contested first session of foursomes.

A mix of results today for the two teams. Today was the final individual stroke play round with both scores counting towards the final total. Baard played very well on the front nine and was -5 through 10 holes. He dropped 3 shots over the back 9 and then finished with a birdie to shoot 67.

The conditions were very hot and humid and