SHANGHAI — Sergio Garcia shot an 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over the in-form Victor Dubuisson and An Byeong-hun after the first round of the rain-soaked BMW Masters on Thursday.

Garcia, who started his round on the back nine, made four birdies in his first five holes and added another five after the turn to offset one bogey.

Dubuisson, winner of the Turkish Airlines Open two weeks ago, and An each had seven birdies in blemish-free rounds and were tied for second.

Ross Fisher and Lucas Bjerregaard were another stroke back in fourth.

The BMW Masters at Lake Malaren Golf Club is the third of four events in the European Tour’s Final Series, ending in the DP World Tour Championship next week in Dubai.