Houston Bjorn again after top tip from Thomas

Garry Houston paid tribute to Ryder Cup winner Thomas Bjorn for inspiring the Welshman’s seven-under-par 63 opening round at the Hong Kong Open.

Houston produced his second-best finish on the European Tour Order of Merit last season despite enduring a disappointing climax in October which saw the 38-year-old miss three cuts at the Dunhill Links Championship, Portugal Masters and Mallorca Classic, having been forced to retire from the Open de Madrid Valle Romano.