Alexander Levy of France leads Spanish Open by 1 after R1
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Alexander Levy of France shot a 5-under 66 for a one-shot lead over a group of four including defending champion James Morrison of England after the first round of the Spanish Open on Thursday.
Levy, a two-time European Tour winner, opened with a birdie at the 10th at the southwestern Valderrama course, and consolidated his lead with six more in a nine-hole spread, but mixed that with two bogeys.
Delighted with his round, Levy felt it was "a very tough course, in fantastic condition."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Spaniard Alejandro Canizares, Welshman Stuart Manley and bogey-free Englishman Andrew Johnston all carded 67s alongside Morrison.
Pablo Larrazabal of Spain trailed behind alone in sixth on 3-under 68.
Tournament host Sergio Garcia finished the day on a 3-over 74.