Davies, who won the title in 1986, shot a four-under-par 69 for a one-stroke lead.

Cimetta tipped a point shot by Rouse past Healy at 12:59 for a 3-1 lead.

Archer shot a five-under 67 for a four-shot lead on the first day in swirling winds that gusted to 30 miles an hour.

Nicholls, a 70-goal scorer last season, shot it past Ranford for a 1-0 lead.

After losing one break-point opportunity, Cacopardo whipped a forehand passing shot down the line, beyond the reach of Ross, for a 4-2 lead.

But Watson started strongly today after shooting a 65 in the opening round yesterday for a one-shot lead.

Baker, finishing off the work of Warriner and Craig, shot over Fuhr's right shoulder for a 4-1 lead.

Alfredsson shot a round of 69 for a four-stroke lead over the rest of the field and a halfway total of 10-under-par 132.

Gonzalez, the winner of the 2001 European Masters, shot a 66 for a 13-under-par 203 and a one-stroke lead.

Shanahan had time to wait for Miller to lean right and he shot left for a 2-0 lead.