Women's British Open: Stephanie Meadow best of Irish golfers in first round at Royal Troon

Stephanie Meadow is the best placed Irish golfer at the Women's British Open at Royal Troon after carding a first round of four-over-par 75.

The Jordanstown woman posted two birdies and six bogeys on Thursday.

Cavan professional Leona Maguire and Banbridge amateur Olivia Mehaffey are two shots worse off on six over.

Maguire had two double bogeys, three bogeys and a birdie in her opening 77 while Mehaffey fired a birdie but also had five bogeys and a double bogey.

American Amy Olson leads on four under after a day of largely high rounds.

The windswept Scottish course was buffeted by gusts of up to 40 miles per hour on the opening day.