Peter Fowler has continued his top form on the European Seniors Tour at the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship.

Fowler arrived in the north-east of
England on the back of his victory in the Acorn Jersey Open, and promptly
continued his rich vein of form with three birdies in a flawless display.

The four-time Senior Tour champion, who celebrated his 56th birthday on
Tuesday, got off to the perfect start with an opening birdie.

But Fowler then had to bide his time for
the next gain, which eventually arrived at the 14th hole, and he would add
another at the 16th to finish on 3-under the card.

Fowler, who moved up to third place on the Senior Tour Order of Merit following
his triumph last week, said: "I was very steady today; hit a lot of fairways and
greens. My team also won the pro-am, so I seem to like this place so far!"

"It’s a beautiful development, the course is in great shape and the set-up is
very good. I’m staying here as well, and the rooms are outstanding. It’s in
great condition, and there’s a nice ambience around the whole place."

After the
first round Fowler co-leads the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship with Carl
Mason, Jean Pierre and Gary Emerson.

Mike Harwood
and Terry Price are the next best of the Australasian contingent on 1-under the
card.