Julien Guerrier produced a superb 6-under 65 to take a one-shot lead after a dramatic, weather-disrupted opening round of the KLM Open. Battling strong winds, rain and lengthy storm delays at The International in Amsterdam, the Frenchman handled the difficult conditions better than anyone, finishing with a brilliant par save on his final hole. As the weather worsened in the afternoon, play was eventually suspended due to high winds, leaving many players unable to complete their rounds.
Guerrier, a winner on the DP World Tour in 2024, recorded seven birdies and just one bogey, emphasizing the importance of finding fairways and adapting to extreme wind conditions. England’s Joe Dean sits one shot back after a 66, extending his streak to nine consecutive under-par rounds, while Sweden’s Sebastian Söderberg is third on 68 after recovering from four straight bogeys with a late eagle.
Scotland’s Calum Hill, American Jordan Gumberg and England’s Paul Waring share fourth at 3-under, while several afternoon starters managed to reach 2-under despite the treacherous conditions. With much of the field still needing to complete their opening rounds, the leaderboard remains far from settled.