Rory McIlroy posted a score of 7 under in the club house on early Thursday at the UBS Hong Kong Open after a round of 63 at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling - and holds a one stroke lead from Simon Dyson of England who carded a 64.
Graeme McDowell and Damien McGrane are in share of third place after rounds of 65.
Gareth Maybin finished 3 under par after carding a round of 67 and is currently in a share of 13th place.
Shane Lowry is one under through 7 holes.
Peter Lawrie is also one under having played five holes.
Paul McGinley level par after 2 holes.
Michel Hoey is one over after the eighth hole.
Darren Clarke is one over par after the fifth hole on Thursday.
Ian Poulter signed for a 67 and John Daly finished day one with a 69.
