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Local hero Nathan Miller has taken top honours alongside Benjamin Clementson at the 2019 Central Connect Kooindah Waters Pro-Am.
Hosted by PGA of Australia Deputy Chairman David Stretton, a star-studded Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series field teed it up at Kooindah Waters Golf Club with the likes of Peter O’Malley, James Nitties and Matthew Millar competing for a shot at this year’s title.
Nathan Miller took advantage of the calmer conditions in the morning, making a birdie on his first hole for the day, the par-4 18th and following it up with an eagle on the par-5 1st.
“It was a pretty solid start and having some local knowledge was definitely an advantage,” Miller said.
For the afternoon shotgun, Ben Clementson was on-song with a bogey-free 4-under 68 tying Miller for the lead.
“It felt like an up and down day, despite going round without any bogeys. I am just glad I holed some clutch putts to keep me in it,” Clemetson said.
Sitting in outright third place was ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia winner Matthew Millar with a round of 3-under 69.
Other notable scores include Clayton Bridges, Ruben Sondjaja and Jay McKenzie; all three managing rounds of 2-under par to sit tied for fourth place.
The Central Coast swing of the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series kicks off again on Friday 22 November 2019 at Everglades Country Club.
The Kooindah Waters layout has proven a stern test for the professionals over the past years.
The Kooindah Waters layout has proven a stern test for the professionals over the past years.
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Rain was present all day and patience was essential for victory in the tough conditions.
Andrew Evans proved too good with 4-under 68. Evans was the model of consistency only recording one bogey on a testing day.
“This golf course could hold a major championship it’s that good. Justin the Course Superintendent and his team should be congratulated the course held up despite the rain and was in great condition," said Evans.
Only one shot back with a fine score himself was Alex Edge who shot 3-under 69.
In third position was Aaron Townsend with 2-under 70.
Rounding out the top five was Dean O’Connell and Leigh McKechnie with 1-under 71.
The NSW/ACT swing of the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series will move to Morisset Country Club on Saturday
