Wright and Allan top stars at Metropolitan - PGA of Australia

Wright and Allan top stars at Metropolitan


The BetEasy Masters got underway today at Metropolitan Golf Club in typical Melbourne conditions.

Battling the winds and the sandbelt layout Michael Wright and Steve Allan handled the conditions best.

The BetEasy Masters got underway today at Metropolitan Golf Club in typical Melbourne conditions.

Battling the winds and the sandbelt layout Michael Wright and Steve Allan handled the conditions best.

They are in the clubhouse at 5-under 67 to currently lead the tournament.

Also extremely impressive was Rhein Gibson he fired 4-under 68 to be second on the leaderboard.

Arriving on Tuesday after qualifying for final stage Web.com Tour School, Gibson played just one round at Metropolitan before teeing off today.

"I’ve never played a Sandbelt course in Melbourne before. It’s a pretty good golf courses. I love it.  It was a nice experience," said Gibson.

His first time on the Melbourne sandbelt, clearly prove that there is more to him than his world record round of 55.

"I don’t want to be known as a onehit wonder.  Obviously I think I can play.  So, yeah, hope I can prove that the next couple days, too," said Gibson.

Geoff Ogilvy turned in a solid performance on one of his favourite courses, shooting 3-under the card.

His playing partner Adam Scott had a tougher day on course however an eagle at the par-5 6th ensured he is in the clubhouse at 1-over the card.

Ryan Ruffles, playing alongside Ogilvy and Scott, finished at 3-over 75 but was pumped after his round with Aussie icons.

"I felt like I belonged but I was freaking nervous," said Ruffles who was impressed by his performance on the 6th.

"Actually I outdrove Scotty by 30 which I was pretty happy with."

"Then he eagled the hole, so he’s like, "Just look at the scorecard, Mate."  That shut me up.  No, that was fun."

Another highlight of the day belongs to Matthew Giles who had a very rare albatross on the par-5 6th.

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Overview / BetEasy Masters Tournament Page


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