MACAU (AP) -- Ian Poulter returned from a four-month layoff because of a foot ailment to take a share of the lead at the Macau Open with an opening-round 64.
Poulter and Spain's Carlos Pigem were tied at 7 under par on Thursday and had a one-shot lead over Thailand's Chapchai Nirat, who had three birdies and an eagle over his last eight holes to finish with a 65.
Australia's Marcus Fraser experienced back spasms at the start of his round and, after taking some pain medication, finished with a 66, tied with India's Anirban Lahiri at 5 under.