A 15-year-old from South Australia is the surprise equal leader, following the opening round of the Lake Macquarie International Amateur Championship.
Anthony Murdaca is joined at the top by the UK’s Andy Sullivan and Cameron Smith from Queensland, who all shot five-under.
It was a tough day for several Hunter golfers, but Charlestown’s Jake Higginbottom is just three shots behind the joint leaders.
Pre-tournament favourite, Tom Lewis from England, showed flashes of brilliance, but still sits five shots off the pace.
text will be replaced
what a joke i shot 71 today and no mention thanks !