<p>His rising stature notwithstanding, Gaganjeet Bhullar carded a modest one-over 73, as did last year’s Indian Masters champion SSP Chowrasia and in Arjun Atwal’s (75) case, the rust showed as the Orlando-based Indian continued his quest for top form since coming off shoulder injury.<br /><br />Australian Adam Blyth fired eight birdies in a flawless display at DLF Golf and Country Club for a one stroke lead over Korean Lee Sung.<br /><br />Indian-born Swede Daniel Chopra, South African Keith Horne and Unho Park from Australia all carded 67s to share the fifth place.<br /><br />New Zealand’s Michael Campbell, the 2005 US Open champion, also disappointed, shooting 76. <br /><br />One-under after a modest front nine, Muniyappa struck gold on his way back, dropping just one bogey while firing four birdies besides the 15th hole eagle. <br />The Indian trio of Digvijay Singh, Arjun Singh and Harinder Gupta also got off to a strong start, sharing the eighth place at four-under 68.<br /><br />They were followed from one shot behind by Raju Ali, Rahul Ganapathy and Arshdeep Tiwana at tied 12th.<br /><br />Veteran Gaurav Ghei, Vinod Kumar, Harmeet Kahlon, Amandeep Johl, Shamim Khan and Rashid Khan were in the 22nd place huddle after carding matching 70s.<br /><br />Leading first round scores: 64: Adam Blyth. 65: Lee Sung. 66: C Muniyappa, Jason King. 67: Unho Park, Daniel Chopra, Keith Horne. 68: Digvijay Singh, Harinder Gupta, Arjun Singh, Kwanchai Tanin 69: Raju Ali, Rahul Ganapathy, Arshdeep Tiwana, Pijit Petchkasem, Panuwat Muenlek, Antonio Lascuna, Marcus Both, Scott Hend, Darren Beck, James Kamte.</p>
<p>His rising stature notwithstanding, Gaganjeet Bhullar carded a modest one-over 73, as did last year’s Indian Masters champion SSP Chowrasia and in Arjun Atwal’s (75) case, the rust showed as the Orlando-based Indian continued his quest for top form since coming off shoulder injury.<br /><br />Australian Adam Blyth fired eight birdies in a flawless display at DLF Golf and Country Club for a one stroke lead over Korean Lee Sung.<br /><br />Indian-born Swede Daniel Chopra, South African Keith Horne and Unho Park from Australia all carded 67s to share the fifth place.<br /><br />New Zealand’s Michael Campbell, the 2005 US Open champion, also disappointed, shooting 76. <br /><br />One-under after a modest front nine, Muniyappa struck gold on his way back, dropping just one bogey while firing four birdies besides the 15th hole eagle. <br />The Indian trio of Digvijay Singh, Arjun Singh and Harinder Gupta also got off to a strong start, sharing the eighth place at four-under 68.<br /><br />They were followed from one shot behind by Raju Ali, Rahul Ganapathy and Arshdeep Tiwana at tied 12th.<br /><br />Veteran Gaurav Ghei, Vinod Kumar, Harmeet Kahlon, Amandeep Johl, Shamim Khan and Rashid Khan were in the 22nd place huddle after carding matching 70s.<br /><br />Leading first round scores: 64: Adam Blyth. 65: Lee Sung. 66: C Muniyappa, Jason King. 67: Unho Park, Daniel Chopra, Keith Horne. 68: Digvijay Singh, Harinder Gupta, Arjun Singh, Kwanchai Tanin 69: Raju Ali, Rahul Ganapathy, Arshdeep Tiwana, Pijit Petchkasem, Panuwat Muenlek, Antonio Lascuna, Marcus Both, Scott Hend, Darren Beck, James Kamte.</p>
