Defending champion Rickie Fowler is on six under and has some work to do to retain his title following an even 72.
Bolton Wanderers wing-back Randell Williams is unlikely to feature in pre-season after picking up an injury before the play-off final in May.
Charlie Cox, from Benfleet, was given the opportunity to be a match mascot in last week’s game after his mum, Lauren, won a competition with Lidl