HOCKLEY Golf Club's Chris Quinn shot an opening round of five-over-par in the Senior Women's Close Amateur Championship at Stoneham today, leaving her tied for third.

The former British Seniors Champion is two shots off the lead, which is held by Geraldine Bray, of Littlestone.

Her round would have been even better, but for a double-bogey seven at the last hole.

Lee-on-the-Solent's Susan Pickles and Meon Valley's Chris Stirling are tied for fifth on seven-under-par.

After Wednesday's round, the top 16 players will go forward to the knockout matchplay rounds on Thursday and Friday.