Beck’s hot streak started from the first tee with a birdie before he replicated his feats across the first three holes.

His early round form went to another level with an eagle on the 11th, which elevated his standing – and his confidence – to ascend to the pinnacle of #WAPGA leaderboard. 

“I started birdie, birdie, birdie which was nice,” Beck said.

“It’s always a great way to start; then I had an eagle on 11. It got me to 5-under and I just carried it on from there and made some good solid pars.

“I got off to a good start today so kept the momentum there from yesterday and overall I just played pretty solid.”

Despite struggling with parts of his game, the Sydneysider’s putting was the game-changer in the second round of the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia tournament.

“I struggled feeling comfortable over the ball and my irons and especially my woods the last two days,” he said. 

“I was just getting around the best I could but I holed some really good putts like 30-footers and 40-footers.

“Without those then I wouldn’t be where I am so it’s helped me out.”

After facing blistering heat in the opening round at Kalgoorlie Golf Course, Beck was relieved the elements had calmed for the morning groups, with decreased winds on course.

“Conditions were good today. We were lucky, we had a one-club breeze so it was very different to yesterday,” he said. 

With the morning field now in the clubhouse, Justin Warren has rocketed up the leaderboard to sit one shot behind Beck.

Two consistent rounds of 68 took the 24-year-old to his 8-under total.

“It was pretty solid, very similar to yesterday,” Warren said. 

“I drove the ball really well, hit a lot of fairways and gave myself a good amount of opportunities for birdie.

“My putter’s not quite there but I managed to roll a few in and keep the bogeys off the card so I’m looking forward to the next couple of days.”

The level of competition on course has encouraged Warren to get the best out of his game and to take advantage of opportunities.

“I’m loving being out here. I haven’t been pro for very long but since turning I’ve found a new passion for the game and being out here competing with these guy,” he said. 

“Playing for money is so different to amateur golf but I love it. It’s great to be up near the lead.”

Overnight leader Jordan Zunic held steady to record a round of even-par in the morning field to remain 7-under for the event.

Peter Lonard’s round of 4-under 68 took the Australian golfing legend to a 6-under two-round total to sit tied for fifth place.

Following a strong start in round one, fellow overnight leader Jarryd Felton will be looking to put his best foot forward in the afternoon field of round two as he aims to make up the two shots to Beck’s lead.

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