FRENCH rookie Michael Lorenzo-Vera fired five-under 67 to lead after the first round of the China Open, with home favourite Li Chao just one shot off the pace.

NORTH BERWICK'S Catriona Matthew aims to kick-start her LPGA Tour season when she joins Janice Moodie and Mhairi McKay as a trio of Scots in today's £1.3million Gin

FRANCE'S Michael Lorenzo-Vera broke out of the logjam at the top of the leaderboard to take a one-shot lead as the opening round of the Volvo China Open came to a close.

THE Australian Open tournament has made great strides in recent years towards reclaiming its former glory, but organisers admit a major sponsor must be found quickly to keep the momentum going.

BRANDT Snedeker has moved to the top of Golf Australia's foreign wish list for this year's Australian Open following his thrilling third at the US Masters.