Paul Casey starts strongly in first round of ISPS HANDA Perth International

Paul Casey is on the heels of the leaders after an opening five-under 67 in the ISPS HANDA Perth International.

Race To Dubai

Joint leader Canizares was runner-up at the Reale Seguros Open de Espana earlier this season but has since slipped to 70th in the race to Dubai. With only the top 60 set to qualify to play at the Jumeirah Golf Estates in late November, the 29-year-old knows this may be his last chance. "I'm 70th at the moment so this is either my last or my second to last tournament of the year," he told the European Tour's official website. "I need a good finish - if I win it will fix a lot of things." Argentinian Emiliano Grillo, who is also ranked outside the top 500, sat in between Casey and the leaders after his 66 included an eagle three at the 15th. Casey had hinted at a return to form in last week's Shinhan Donghae Open on the Korea Golf Tour where he finished third. He hasn't managed a single top 20 on either the European or US Tour in 2012.