Battling McGinley looks solid in Seoul

Paul McGinley displayed his dogged fighting qualities in posting a one under par 71 on the first day of the Ballantine’s Championship in Seoul.

The triple Ryder Cup-winning star began and ended with bogeys but managed to grab three birdies in cold and windy conditions on the Blackstone course in suburban Icheon.

Frenchman Victor Dubuisson heads the field in carding a four under par 68 to lead by two strokes from five players, including World No. 45 Paul Casey and Scotland’s Richie Ramsay.