Paul Waring, 32, signed an error-free card of 64 and takes the lead in the HNA Open de France two strokes ahead. Adrien Saddier is the best Frenchman with a score of -7.

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The Englishman Paul Waring was able to thwart the traps of the Albatross in a day when the four seasons were played at the Golf National. Sun, rain, wind, nothing was spared the 156 players of the second Rolex Series opus. With an immaculate 64 card, Waring is two steps ahead of a group of three players, Englishman Nathan Kimsey, Swede Alexander Björk and Belgian Thomas Pieters.

“I hadn't played last year because I was injured and I must admit that the changes made on the course are magnificent. I'm delighted with my score but it was lively as I only hit five fairways. On the other hand, my little play was incredible and I put in a lot of putts to save the par. Anyway, I'm delighted and I hope to keep this pace for the next few days. "

The best tricolor, Adrien Saddier, scores -2. Saddier finished in second place last week in Denmark on the Challenge Tour and confirms his good form at the moment.

“I made a start of anthology: it is certain that birdie-birdie-eagle, that puts in a good rhythm. But the key on this course is really to take the fairways. The course is in perfect condition, it's incredible. I would really like to feature this week and now that the HNA Open de France is part of the Rolex Series, it's a bit like it's a Major for us French. "

The rest of the French troops are not left out, Alex Levy, Gary Stal and Clément Berardo are at -2 and Grégory Bourdy a blow further.

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