Victorian Ryan Lynch has started his 2019 Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series campaign on a high after winning the Neangar Park Pro-Am by Evolution Copy Print Solutions.

Despite temperatures in the high 30s, little to no wind helped Lynch record the victory with a 7-under 63 which included seven birdies and an eagle.

“It was pretty warm out there today, but I played really well,” said Lynch.

“It was great to get a little form back leading into the big month of events coming up.”

On fantastic course conditions four players tied for second place with Adam Burdett, Andrew Kelly, Rory Bourke and Ben Murphy finishing on 6-under 64.

Lucas Herbert continued his run of strong results, tying for sixth place at 5-under 65 in a hotly contested field.

The Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series now heads south for the Bendigo Bank Dingley Village Keysborough Golf Club Pro-Am on 17 January.

Andrew Martin was able to take advantage of his local knowledge of Neangar Park Golf Club to claim the Neangar Park Ladbrokes Pro-Am by Evolution Copy Print Solutions.

The pro-am, which has been supported by the City of Greater Bendigo for the last four years, was contested in extreme heat once again with the temperature recorded at over 40 degrees.

Martin, who grew up across the road from the course, battled through the stifling heat and shot a round of 8-under 63 to win by one stroke from Matt Millar and Simon Hawkes.

“I grew up across the road, so I was probably here every day as kid,” said Martin.

“I played with Matt (Millar) today and we both got off to a slow start.  Matt then started rolling in some monster putts.

“It kind of came down to the last, Matt made a par and I managed to make a birdie to sneak past him.”

ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia Professional Rory Bourke was quick to praise the Neangar Park Golf Club staff for preparing a course in pristine condition.

“These are the best greens we have putted on in the last 12 months,” said Bourke.

David Bransdon, who is a two time winner of the event, was a late withdrawal as he is currently competing in the SMBC Singapore Open but sent a special message of thanks to the members at Neangar Park for their continued support of Professional golf, support he credits to helping him make it to the lucrative Japan Golf Tour.