McDowell lies one over in Beijing

Graeme McDowell won in South Korea in March

Graeme McDowell lies six shots off the pace on one over par after the first round of the China Open in Beijing.

McDowell had two bogeys and one birdie in the first nine of his round of 73.

Michael Lorenzo-Vera of France leads the field on five under with Ireland's Damien McGrane one of seven players one shot behind on four under.

Gary Murphy carded an opening round of three-over-par 75 while Peter Lawrie began his challenge with a disappointing round of five-over 75.