Nathan Green has first-round lead
17th Nov 2006, 07:44 GMT
Nathan Green shot a 5-under-par 67 in cold, windy and rainy conditions at Royal Sydney on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian Open. With heavy rain and gusting winds affecting most of the morning players, Green, starting from the 10th hole, had five straight pars before birdies on 15 and 16 and a bogey on the 18th. He had four birdies on his final nine. Only six of the 143 starters finished under par Thursday. More than 40 golfers shot 80 or higher.
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