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A disappointing 77 from New Zealand golfer Mark Brown left him near the tail of the field after the first round of the French Open at Versailles today.
While Brown was 128th in the 155-strong field, compatriot Gareth Paddison fared better with a one-over par 72, leaving him tied for 56th, seven shots off the pace.
Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal leads the field on 65, followed by Briton Oliver Fisher and Spanish Open champion Peter Lawrie of Ireland, who are a shot behind.
- NZPA