Levet leads the way

France’s Thomas Levet set the pace early on the first day of the Castellon Masters in Spain, completing his front nine in 31, five under par, to lead by two shots.

Levet, who lost a play-off for the 2002 Open, posted birdies at the third, fourth, sixth, seventh and ninth, and then another at the 11th to edge ahead of five players on four under, including Sergio Garcia and Englishman John Bickerton.