Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko has made a strong start at the Moonlight Classic event in Dubai as she attempts to crack her win drought with victory on the European Ladies Tour.
Ko has opened the event with a four-under 68 to currently sit a share of fourth place, three shots behind leader Caroline Hedwall of Sweden. Hedwall fired an opening round 65 which included a hole in one.
Ko had an eagle and six birdies in her round along with four bogies.
The three-round tournament is a unique event with 36 of the 54 holes to be played under floodlights.
Ko is one of the big names at the event along with Australian world number nine Minjee Lee.