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Day 1 in numbers: Porsche European Open
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Day 1 in numbers: Porsche European Open

It's six years since we last enjoyed some action at the Porsche European Open and it was a low scoring opening day at Bad Griesbach Resort in Germany. Here's a look at the best facts and figures from today's first round.

Plenty to smile about for Benjamin Hebert after his opening round 64 at the Porsche European Open

64- Low round of the day from Bernd Wiesberger and Benjamin Hebert.

73- Players broke 70 on a low scoring day in Germany.

10- Bogey free rounds.

00- Birdie free rounds.

Bernhard Langer tips his cap during the first round

3 - Fishers in the top 20: Oliver Fisher 66, Ross Fisher 67 and Trevor Fisher Jnr 67.

66- Opening round from two-time Porsche European Open champion Bernhard Langer, who also designed the course. The German was one over par after eight holes.

58- Years of experience for Langer who is the oldest player in the field.

129- Holes in total at Bad Griesbach resort, the largest golf resort in Europe.

2- Eagles in three holes by Hunter Mahan. The American opened with an impressive round of 66. Watch the amazing shot that set up his first eagle byclicking here.

Hunter Mahan hits from the rough

18- Total eagles on the day.

100- Per cent driving accuracy by Tjaart Van der Walt and Mikko Korhonen.

70.1 - Average score in today's opening round (-1.9 under par).

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