Shenzhen International 2016: Thursday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

Alexander Levy and Soomin Lee are joint leaders of the Shenzhen International at the conclusion of Day 1.

The duo both shot impressive rounds of 66, putting them on six under for the competition. Brandon Stone is just a shot back on five-under par, although he was unable to conclude his round, with play called off prematurely due to poor conditions.

In an impressive field at the Genzon Golf Club, there were memorable moments to savour on Thursday. Here are some of the standout ones and a glimpse at how the leaderboard is shaping up at the end of play.

For the full leaderboard, check out the European Tour website.

Levy and Lee Set Early Pace

The Genzon course was set up to give players a lot of scoring chances on Day 1, as Levy and Lee put together brilliant rounds to get their quests for glory underway.

Levy is a player who knows this course particularly well, having won his first-ever event on the European Tour in Genzon in the Volvo China Open in 2014. He used all of his experience around the 18 holes to put together an immaculate round of golf.

The Frenchman began on the back nine and was in sensational form from the off. He picked up shots at the 10th and the 13th before a brilliant eagle at the 17th. Another birdie at 18 completed a stunning first nine in just 31.

Levy wasn’t as hot in the second half of his round, although he did produce this …

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