It was all about Matt Griffin this week, as the Victorian opened with an incredible 11-under 61 and never looked back on his way to hoisting the trophy at this year’s Heritage Classic.
Lachlan Barker is back on course this week in the Yarra Valley for the Heritage Classic, looking to further bolster his strong Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit (OOM) standing.
After a break-out season last year, winning three times and claiming the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit, his latest win further outlines Micheluzzi as one of the most exciting emerging Australian talents.
As well as securing the Kiwi a spot in the Australian PGA Championship and the Australian Open in the coming weeks, he has now taken over No.1 spot on this season’s Order of Merit.
The first 54 holes of strokeplay will decide who advances to the six-hole knockout matchplay contests on the final day. Play began at 7:15 (AEDT) this morning.
Pampling was able to edge out Kiwi Steven Alker by two shots, finishing at 15-under in North Carolina to claim his second title on the over-50s circuit.