Golf: Kiwis off the pace in Malaysia

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The three Kiwis are well off the pace after the opening round of the European Tour's Malaysian Open.

Swede Alexander Noren leads on eight under par.

Danny Lee is the best of the Kiwis after a one under 71.

Michael Campbell and Mark Brown both carded a one over 73, the same score as Masters champion Charl Schwartzel.

Rory McIlroy's put behind him his Masters capitulation, firing a three under par 69.

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