Masterton golfer Ben Campbell has finished round one of the New Zealand Open on top after a scintilating back nine at the Millbrook Golf Course in Arrowtown.
The Masterton golfer Ben Campbell Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Campbell carded a 10-under 61 thanks to a blistering eight under 28 on the final nine holes.
The 25-year-old, who's now based in Queenstown, has a two shot lead over 2014 New Zealand Open champion Dimitrios Papadatos from New South Wales.
Fellow Australians Scott Barr, Deyen Lawson and Brad Kennedy are a further shot back at seven under alongside New Zealand professional Michael Hendry.
Rookie Waikato professional Luke Toomey had a round to remember at the Hills Golf Course, he shot a six under 66 to sit in a tie for seventh after round one.
New Zealand's top ranked golfer Ryan Fox is in a tie for 28th at four under.
-RNZ
