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Round 1 wrap | Michael Long has started his title defence in sizzling fashion, firing a 4-under par round of 68 in the opening round of the Australian Senior Championship at Richmond Golf Club.

With a leaderboard representing an Australian Open from decades past, there is a host of legends well in contention and vying for the title.

New South Welshman Martin Peterson is also 4-under, recording a bogey free round. , while former Australian Open winner Peter Fowler (3-under) is outright third, only one-stroke back from the field.

Nine-time Australasian Tour winner Peter Lonard (-2-under) and five-time Australasian Tour winner Peter O’Malley (2-under) are in the mixed tied for fourth.

“We have some of Australia’s best on show here. The opportunity to walk shoulder to shoulder with the legends should not be missed,” said Andy Rogers, PGA Legends Tour Coordinator with PGA of Australia.

Peter Senior (1-under) was the victim of a chip-in by Michael Long during sudden death extra holes at last year’s championship and Michael Paterson.

Not to be overshadowed by his higher profiled compatriots, Paterson produced arguably the performance of round one, shooting his age with a 1-under par round of 69.

Recent Lincoln Place NSW Senior Open winner Brad Burns opening his tournament with a flurry of birdies, making the turn at 4-under before giving three back to also finish at one under and in a tie for 11th.