Seoul, May 26: Korean veteran Choi Sang-ho rolled back the years when he fired a six-under-par 66 to grab a three-stroke lead after the first round of the on Thursday.
The 50-year-old Choi was in his element at Nam Seoul Country Club, shooting nine birdies against three bogeys to lead another experienced compatriot Cho Chul-sang, who fired a 69 in the US$500,000 Asian Tour event.
A group of seven players, including reigning Thailand Open champion Richard Lee of New Zealand, 2003 Maekyung Open winner Chung Joon of Korea (pictured) and Mexican Alejandro Quiroz, trail a further stroke back.
Choi will be making his seniors debut in the 2005 ASM.
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