The three-time Australian Open champion made the most of calm morning conditions to record two birdies and a hole-in-one in his opening nine holes for a second round of 3-under 67 and a two-round total of 5-under.

Also at 5-under par is defending champion and overnight co-leader Michael Long who after an opening round of 66 posted a solid 69 in round two to remain in contention for back-to-back wins.

Six-time European Senior Tour winner Peter Fowler showed his current form with a round of 68 which included three birdies in a row from holes 15 to 17 to bounce back from two bogeys.

The round of the day came from Cromer Golf Club Professional Nicholas Robb who recorded a 6-under par round of 64 to sit one shot off the lead.

Turning 50 earlier in the year, Robb successfully qualified for the Senior Open Championship at Royal Lytham St Annes and is now looking to break through for his maiden Ladbrokes Legends Tour title.

Perennial crowd favourite Peter Senior will find himself in the penultimate group of the day and well within striking distance at 4-under par after opening rounds 69 and 67.

The final round of the Australian PGA Seniors Championship will conclude on Saturday with the last group of Long, Fowler and Lonard teeing off at 10:10am.

Spectators are welcome and entry to the course and clubhouse is free.

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