Play is underway at Douglas in the 2013 Isle of Man Close Amateur Golf Championship, sponsored by Grant Thornton.
Golfers are bidding to secure one of the 16 qualifying spots for next week’s matchplay.
Defending champion Paul Lowey was the first to tee-off at 7.30am.
There will be updates from 10am on the hour throughout the day on Manx Radio.
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