First tee nerves are nothing new for Jake McLeod, but 12 months working with a psychologist has thrust the young Queenslander to the forefront of Australian golf.
Jones has recorded nine top-10 finishes to be sixth on the Japan Golf Tour moneylist and qualify for the season-ending Golf Nippon Series JT Cup next week.
The Australian duo of Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith ‘ham-and-egged it’ perfectly in the opening round of fourball to card a 62, a score that has them sharing top spot on the leaderboard at the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf.
Which players gained and lost the most from the start of 2018, as measured by metaphorical “stock” that encompasses results, expectations and reputation?