Park leads in bid to reign in Spain

WELSHMAN David Park, who won on his second European Tour start but has not finished in the top three in 134 events since, holds a one-shot lead after the first round of the Spanish Open.

Park carded a flawless six under par 64 in Fuerteventura to move ahead of compatriot Jamie Donaldson, with England's Roger Chapman and France's a stroke further back in third.

Argentina's Ricardo Gonzalez, winner of the Seville Open last Sunday, continued his good form with a 67 but tournament favourite Jose Maria Olazabal could only manage a one over 71.