Gavin Flint has come back refreshed and ready to play after a four week break to hold a one shot lead at the halfway mark of the Pioneer Motors City of Mackay.

Consistency has been the ingredient for Flint thus far with consecutive 6-under 65’s, to post a 12-under par total. Chris Gaunt found himself one shot back after following up his opening round 65, with a 66 today, while first round leader Adam Blyth found himself in outright third and four behind Flint.

Flint’s main focus over the opening six months of the year has been in China and although he is looking to finish inside the top-5 on that Tour to gain automatic status on the Web.com Tour in the United States, he is also intent on performing well on home soil.

"The break has done me the world of good, getting me away from the grind of what can be professional gold," said Flint.

"I refreshed and rejuvenated here in Mackay and I can really see this coming out in my game at Mackay this week."

"I am really striking the ball well, and when you combine this with good putting, there is no doubt that you will find yourself around the top of most leaderboards. It is great to again find myself in this position and hopefully I can continue to see the putts drop over the weekend."

Local favourite and two-time champion of the City of Mackay Open, Anthony Johnson again finds himself in contention to claim a record third title. Although seven shots behind Flint, Johnson will be looking for a quick start in tomorrow’s third round to put himself in a position to battle it out over the closing holes on Sunday.

The two round cut was made at 1-over, with 50 professionals qualifying to compete over the final two rounds.

Round three of the New Pioneer Motors City of Mackay Open gets underway tomorrow morning at 6:50am, while the lead group of Gavin Flint and Chris Gaunt is due to tee off at 12:10pm.  

The Sunshine Swing forms part of the Choice Hotels PGA Pro-Am Series which comprises of 200 events Australia wide.

Played across more than 170 golf courses around Australia the Choice Hotels PGA Pro-Am Series plays an important part in the development of Australia’s Professional Golfers whilst also growing the game at a grass roots level by engaging an estimated 48,000 amateur golfers. each year.