
The Island lies in sixth place after the first round of the Northern Counties men’s championship at Ganton Golf Club near Scarborough.
Kevin Moore has the best score overall with a 70, three under par.
His team-mates Paul Lowey and Chris Kneen shot 77, Jon Corke 81, Mark Curphey 82 and Mark Sutton 84.
The team is five points ahead of seventh place Durham and five behind Lancashire/Cheshire.

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