North Berwick, July 12 -- European Ryder Cup star Sepp Straka and Rolex Series winner Victor Perez are part of a four-way tie for the lead after round one of the Genesis Scottish Open.

Colombian Nico Echavarria was the first player in the clubhouse at six under par before American Jake Knapp and Austria's Straka joined him with their respective 64s.

Indo-British Aaron Rai, the only player of Indian descent in the field, shot 1-under 69 and was T-49th. Indian-Americans Sahith Theegala, who is focussed on making a return from injury at the Open next week, and Akshay Bhatia are not playing this week.

A group of 19 players then sit at three under par and that included World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had to settle for 67 and was three back, w...