Casey trails despite great round

Champion Paul Casey hit an impressive opening round of 65 to begin his defence of the TCL Classic but was still three shots off the lead after a morning of low scoring at the Yalong Bay Golf Club.

Asian Tour regular Edward Loar set a new course record with a round of 62 to lead by one from South Africa’s Warren Abery, with Casey a further two shots back in a group of four players on seven under par.