The pair’s experience on the Asian and Japan tours proved beneficial around the tricky Asquith Golf Club layout against a field of 60 PGA Professionals.

“I thought the greens were fantastic today and it’s great to share the win with a good mate,” Basic said.

“It’s always great to play out here so thanks to the club for putting on a great event.”

Brad McIntosh set the pace in the morning field with a round of 3-under 67.

The New South Welshman was later joined by Jordan Mullaney and Mitchell Gannon on the same mark to finish in a tie for third place.

ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia regular Dale Brandt-Richards finished in sixth place at 2-under the card alongside Daniel Clay and Leigh McKechnie.