Kevin Stadler leads the way in the French Open after carding seven-under 64 in the first round in Paris.
The American hit seven birdies to take a one-shot lead over Marcel Siem, while Stephen Gallacher sits two shots off the pace following seven birdies and two bogeys, which left the Scotsman on 66 for the day.
Graeme McDowell made a steady start to his round by hitting a birdie on the second hole, but after suffering bogeys on the 13th and 14th, the Irishman finished one-under 70.
US Open champion Martin Kaymer had a poor start to his campaign by hitting a double bogey on the first, and three further bogeys by the end of the round to finish on one-over 72.
