Japanese star Shingo Katayama, former British Open champion Todd Hamilton and South African Rory Sabbatini are in a three-strong group on six-under 210.
Two big names to miss out at Scarlet were Love's compatriot Spencer Levin and South Africa's Rory Sabbatini -- both of whom led during last weekend's Memorial Tournament.
South African Rory Sabbatini and Australian Rod Pampling were the top non-Americans with a share of ninth on nine-under while Luke Donald continued his comeback following a wrist injury with a final 69 to finish in a tie for 25th on six under par.