Matthew Millar has fired a final round of 4-under 68 to claim victory at the 2019 Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton Pro-Am.

Having placed runner-up on three previous occasions at Rockhampton Golf Club, Millar played the consistent golf he is known for over four rounds to hold off a fast finishing Andrew Martin.

Millar joined the leading group at the halfway mark of the Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton Pro-Am recording rounds of 66, 68, 66 and 68 for a tournament total of 20-under 268 to finish one shot clear of the field.

On a perfect afternoon for scoring, spectators were treated to an exciting final round and a master class in shot making from the lead group of Matthew Millar and Andrew Martin.

Millar held a two-shot lead starting the final round. Playing the more challenging front-9 at the Rockhampton Golf Club he got off to a steady start, level-pegging with fellow professional Andrew Martin, both players making the turn at 2-under 34.

Millar extended his lead out to three shots courtesy of a birdie on the 10^th hole where he hit it in close and made the putt.

Martin then applied the pressure with a birdie on the 12^th hole, edging within one shot of Millar before stumbling at the 13^th hole and recording a bogey five.

The pair made birdies on the 14^th hole then Millar hit it into 4 feet on the 17^th, making the birdie and snatching a two-shot lead heading down the final hole.

“I played steady golf and just tried to roll with things this week,” said Millar.

“I really like the layout here in Rockhampton, it suits my game and I like that you have to shape the ball around this course and think about where to position yourself.

“I could feel Andrew was making a good run out there for the lead and I figured I needed a two-shot lead standing on the 18^th tee because I knew he was a chance of getting close to the par-5, 18^th hole in two shots to set up a birdie opportunity for himself.

“It is a great feeling winning the Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton Pro-Am here today as I love playing this tournament, the club and sponsors do an amazing job and make us feel so welcome.”

Finishing in second position was Bendigo’s Andrew Martin who recorded a solid performance, firing a final round score of 5-under 67 and a tournament total of 19-under 269.

“I really enjoy the course here in Rockhampton and although it has been three years since I played the event the course is by far the best I have ever seen it,” said Martin.

“I gave myself plenty of opportunities this week and I’m thrilled with the way I played, I thought that 20-under par would be what would be needed to win here.”

The next best placed professional was Tim Hart finishing a further six shots back on 13-under 275.

The next stop on the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series schedule is the Emu Park Golf Club Pro-Am where play gets underway at 10.30am on Tuesday 25 June 2019.

Matthew Millar leads the way following the third round of the Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton Pro-Am, his round of 6- under 66 taking him to a two-shot lead over the field heading into the final round.

Rockhampton turned on a cold morning for round three of the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series event with temperatures in the low single figure digits. By mid-morning players enjoyed perfect clear blue skies as the leading groups took to the Rockhampton Golf Club layout.

Millar’s round included two bogeys and four birdies on the front-9, making the turn 2-under par. Gaining further momentum on the back-9 Millar carded four birdies for 4-under 32 and a three-round total of 200.

“I only missed a couple of shots out there but they resulted in bogeys,” said Millar.

“I felt like I putted well today, probably the best I have all year. I’m starting to get that positive feeling back over my putts, which is nice.

“I really like the course and it’s in fantastic condition considering the region is currently in drought.

“I’m happy with where my game is and looking forward to the final round.”

Victoria’s Andrew Martin has played his way into contention courtesy of a solid round of 5-under 67, putting him in second place with one round still to play.

“I got off to a slow start on the front-9 but finished really strong on the final nine holes,” said Martin.

“I haven’t been playing very much over the last few months, I took some time off but now I’m back looking to play through to the end of the year.”

The next best placed professional is Andrew Campbell who shot the low score of the day to be in outright third position, Jacob Boyce is sitting 11-under in fourth and Tim Hart and Jack Wilson round out the top-5 on 10-under.

The final round of the Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton Pro-Am begins at 6.40am with the lead group including Millar and Martin are on course at 12.10pm.

Six players sit tied at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway mark of the Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton Pro-Am as the Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series competition heats up in Queensland.

Ben Clementson, Julian Sinardi, Matt Millar, Darren Beck, Jack Munro, and reigning champion Jacob Boyce are locked on 10-under par totals with two rounds still to play.

Ben Clementson shot the equal low score of the day a 6-under 66 to move into contention, his round consisting of a 33 front-9 and a 33-back-9.

Three-time runner-up in this event, Matthew Millar, fired a solid round of 4-under 68 however missed a chance for the outright lead after finishing his round on the par-3 9^th hole, with a bogey.

“I got off to a slow start,” said Millar. “Then I got things going mid way through the round courtesy of some good putting.

“I was disappointed with my finish on the 9^th hole, I hit a poor shot off the tee missing the green and then didn’t make the up and down to save par.”

“I feel that my game is really close but I’m just making some basic errors out there.”

Jacob Boyce shot a round of 2-under par 70 to stay among the leaders.

“I didn’t hit the ball well today,” said Boyce. “I only hit two fairways for the day but putted really well which saved me.”

The next best placed professionals are Luke Paroz and Andrew Martin sitting on 9-under 135 two-round total.

The third round of the Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton Pro-Am tees off tomorrow morning at 6.40am with the leading players on course from 11.30am.