Former Australian world No.1 Adam Scott is four shots off the lead after the first round of the Japan Open.
Looking to give his short putter a workout in a stroke play tournament for the first time since March, Scott enjoyed a bogey-free round at the Rokko Kokusai course.
But his two-under-par 70 wasn't enough to get him to the pointy end of the leaderboard with a bevy of players in front of him.
The Philippines' Juvic Pagunsan led the way with seven birdies in his 6-under 66 at the par-72 course.
Pagunsan held a one-shot buffer over Japan's Ryutaro Nagano with five other players a further shot back.
News that makes sense
Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.
Adam Bland was the best-placed of the Australians at three-under.
