Overview
- India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar opened with a five-under 67 — seven birdies and two bogeys — including four birdies between holes 13 and 17 to sit tied for 10th.
- Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat, compatriot Gunn Charoenkul and Zimbabwe’s Kieran Vincent carded 65s to trail by one on the New Course.
- Germany’s Dominic Foos and Americans Micah Shin, Ollie Schniederjans and Caleb Surratt, along with Thailand’s Nitithorn Thippong, are one further back at 66.
- Wang, 30, said he is targeting a first victory in nearly eight years as he builds back form following national service.
- Singapore amateur Troy Storm shot 67 to finish as the leading local after day one.