Shane Lowry is six shots off the lead after his opening round at the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa.

Lowry, who is now officially among the world's Top 50 golfers, carded a level par 72 for his first round in Sun City.

England's Ross Fisher holds a two shot lead from 6-under par after a round of 66.

Meanwhile, three-time major winner Padraig Harrington is one stoke off the lead after Day One of the Indonesia Open.

A round of 64 leaves the Dubliner on 7-under par and one off leader Kalem Richardson.