Monty upbeat after windy start

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The Scot, who is seeking his first win on the European Tour since victory in the UBS Hong Kong Open in December 2005, recorded three birdies and crucially no bogies to lie three shots behind early pacesetter Raphael Jacquelin, who leads the way on six under par.

"Three under is a good start," he said. "The pins are in difficult positions. I hit the ball well from tee to green and I think that was key."

He added: "I didn't putt very well but three under is a good score despite a number of chances that went away.

"It was quite cold and the wind affected the shot. Two par-threes, the third and the 12th, needed full three woods so it's a very difficult course.

"But I'm in contention and that's where I want to be."

Jacquelin, who also led after two rounds at the Volvo China Open last week, carded a 66 and is two shots ahead of compatriot Gregory Havret, Australian Gavin Flint, and Sung-man Lee from South Korea.