There were no less than seven players shared the lead at six-under 65. Among the early leaders was Alvaro Quiros, who continued his return to form in his "second home".
The Spaniard won every year on The European Tour from 2006-2011, including this event in 2008, before being plagued by wrist problems that resulted in him undergoing surgery a year ago and missing five months of golf.
Quiros was two-over after five holes.
Defending champion Shane Lowry, third in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the end of September, had to settle for a one under par 70.
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