Auckland golfer Ryan Fox is off to a flying start at the Le Vaudreuil Golf Challenge in France.
The 28-year-old, who finished in a tie for 49th at the Open Championship earlier this week, opened with a nine under par 62 at the Challenge Tour event.
Fox made seven birdies and an eagle to shoot nine under and is the sole leader after round one.
First prize at the four round tournament is just over $NZ50,000.