IRELAND’S Peter Lawrie carded a five-under-par 67 to claim a share of the lead in the BMW Asian Open in Shanghai.

Ireland's Peter Lawrie was among the leaders in Shanghai after carding a five-under-par 67 in the first round of the BMW Asian Open.

Pre-tournament favourite Ernie Els carded a five-under-par 67 to claim a share of the lead in the BMW Asian Open in Shanghai today.

Jean Van de Velde continued his encouraging comeback as Colin Montgomerie struggled in the first round of the BMW Asian Open today.