But the 32-year-old Victorian did not see it bury into the hole because the hole dog-legs to the left, and his view was blocked by trees. He always has a gallery with him at Rosebud where he and his entire family have played for some years, and they let him know. They are a shot ahead of New South Welshmen Nathan Barbieri, Lincoln Tighe and Jordan Zunic, who all shot 7-under 64s today. Obviously I know the course, I’ve played here for over 20 years, I know the ins and outs. The Queenslander made two eagles – one at the seventh when his 5-iron second shot stopped five feet from the flag, and at the 16th where his approach with the same club was also close – which plainly helped.
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