Peter Baker hits two under at Challenge Tour event

Former Ryder Cup star Peter Baker is leading the Shropshire charge at golf's latest Challenge Tour event.

Baker, who was born in Shifnal, fired a two-under-par 69 at MacDonald Spey Valley to lie five shots off the first-round pace.

Telford's James Busby was level par while Shrewsbury-born Scott Drummond struggled to a 77.

Meanwhile, Ludlow's Oliver Farr fired a one-over-par 73 to drop to a share of 26th spot in the EuroPro Tour tournament at Collingtree Park.

The 24-year-old was six shots off the lead at three-under-par entering today's final round.