Liang takes lead in Maekyung Open

Liang Wen-chong of China surged into a two-stroke lead at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open after firing a superb eight-under-par 64 in the opening round on Thursday.

Liang, who claimed his first victory on the European and Asian Tours at the joint-sanctioned Clariden Leu Singapore Masters in March, enjoyed an excellent start at Nam Seoul Country Club with a round that included an eagle, eight birdies and two bogeys.