Fitzpatrick holds Masters lead

England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick ended the first round at the British Masters at Woburn at the top of the leaderboard.

The 21-year-old birdied his final two holes to card a seven-under-par round of 64 and sits one shot ahead of the chasing pack.

Marc Warren, Lee Slattery, Soren Kjeldsen and Robert Karlsson all returned to the clubhouse carding rounds of 65.

Bridgestone Invitational winner Shane Lowry is two shots back following a five-under 66, alongside his Irish compatriot Padraig Harrington.

Ian Poulter, who is playing in familiar surrounding on his home course, opened his tournament with a three-under 68.