French duo lead in Holland

Defending champion Gwladys Nocera and French compatriot Jade Schaeffer carded five-under-par 67s to claim a share of the first-round lead at the ABN AMRO Ladies Open in Holland.

The 33-year-old Nocera won by seven shots at Eindhovensche Golf Club last year and admits she feels comfortable on course which has seen a French winner on seven of the 12 occasions the event has been staged since 1986.