Eddie Pepperell during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth
EDDIE Pepperell made an encouraging start to golf's prestigious BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
The Abingdon ace shot a one-under-par 71in a round containing three birdies and two bogeys.
The Frilford Heath professional was one of the first players to tee off, and Pepperell made a poor opening, dropping a shot at the first.
However, he hit back with birdies at the par-five fourth and par-four seventh to make the turn one-under.
Although Pepperell slipped back to level par after a four at the 14th, the 25-year-old's birdie three two holes later ensured he ended his round under par.
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