64- for defending champion Rikard Karlberg. The Swede made six birdies and an eagle on his way to a round of seven under par.
26- under par for his last five rounds at Golf Club Milano, the 29 year old certainly feels at home in northern Italy.
24- putts needed for the 2015 winner, including a terrific 25 foot putt for eagle on the ninth.
17- greens in regulation for local favourite Francesco Molinari on his way to a six under par 65.
0- bogeys on the card for Molinari, who is just one shot back as he chases his second home title.
17- players did not even manage to complete one hole due to a mixture of heavy rain, thunder and lightning.
1- hole was all the Ryder Cup star group of Danny Willett, Matt Fitzpatrick and Martin Kaymer managed of their first rounds after the trio had a five hour delay to their original tee time.
3- all three of the evening's marquee group birdied the first hole, before the hooter sounded at 19:20 local time.
26- millimetres of rain fell over the course of the day, causing two delays.
8- appearances at his home Open already for Matteo Manassero. The 23 year old made his tournament debut in 2009.
3 -Italian amateurs are in the top 25 after day one: Federico Zucchetti, Michele Cea and Lorenzo Scalise.
