Tim Hart has played exceptional golf around the challenging Mackay Golf Club layout to claim victory by three shots in the 31^st staging of the CMR Mackay Pro-Am.

Starting the day two shots clear of the field at the two-day event, Hart remained in control from start to finish to enter the clubhouse at the conclusion of round two with a tournament total of 11-under par 131, despite the efforts of a number of players to mount a charge for the lead.

This is the third win this year on the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series for the 29-year-old who has had success in Victoria, New South Wales and now Queensland.

“My goal the last couple of days was just to play mistake-free golf,” said Hart. “I managed another bogey-free again today which I pleased with.”

“I played solid golf on the front-9 and made the turn 2-under, then I just tried to hold on the back-9 finishing 1-under.

“I made two long putts to save par on the 15^th and 17^th holes which really kept me in it.”

“I really enjoy the course here in Mackay and it was presented really well for the Pro-Am, full credit to all involved.”

Finishing in a tie for second position was experienced professional Brad Burns and Brad Doherty who has been in good form of late, both completing the tournament on 8-under 134.

“I was pleased with my game today,” said Burns.

“I felt I was in with a chance over the final nine holes. I went for it down the 18^th hole and ended up three putting for a bogey six to finish the day.”

Doug Klein and Andrew Campbell tied for fourth place with totals of 7-under 135, while Shae Wools-Cobb recorded a total of 6-under to claim sixth.

The next stop on the Queensland Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series schedule is the Pioneer Valley Golf Club where play begins at 10.30am on Sunday 26 May, 2019.