Rounds of 6-under-par 66 gave the duo a one-shot margin over PGA Legends Tour member Scott Barr (WA) in a field full of Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia talent.

For Perkins, it was his first pro-am series title, while the joint win continued a resurgence of form for Dobbelaar, who regained his Tour card at the recently completed Qualifying School at Moonah Links.

Turning point

Perkins rattled off five birdies in six holes on the back nine but was brought undone by going out of bounds which led to a double-bogey on the par-4 18th, his 12th hole of the day.

However a three on his final hole, the par-4 sixth, ensured he kept a share of top spot.

Meanwhile, Dobbelaar, who started on his round on the 14th, had seven birdies and a sole bogey in his round. He birdied the back-to-back par-fives on the back nine, 12 and 13, to get to 6-under.

Quick quotes

Perkins said: “I was flying at 6-under through 10 and then hole 18 hit me. I knew I had to get a few more birdies then to catch Louis and made a really nice short putt on the last there to tie him. It’s my first pro win so I’m pretty stoked about it.”

Dobbelaar said: “I got off to a good start and played the tough holes well. Hit the ball really nice and had a lot of opportunities during the day. It’s great to play a course in really nice conditions like here at Dunsborough Lakes. It was a bit of a treat.”

Leading scores

T1 Louis Dobbelaar 66

T1 Blaike Perkins 66

3 Scott Barr 67

4 Braden Becker 68

T5 Jordan Doull 69

T5 Cameron Kelly 69

T7 Cameron John 70

T7 Tim Hart 70

T7 Aaron Pike 70

Next up

The WA swing reaches Bunbury Golf Club for the South West Isuzu South West Open over 36 holes this weekend.