Australians take golf World Cup lead

Australian duo Richard Green and Brendan Jones hold a two shot lead heading into the second day of golf’s Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China.

The Aussies hit seven birdies and two eagles to fire an 11-under-par 61 and sit two shots clear of Northern Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell and Scottish team Stephen Gallacher and Martin Laird.

“We combined very well. Brendan obviously started very well and built the momentum,” said Green after their round.

“This helped me progress with my game towards the back nine. I was able to contribute a little bit, and get the eagle on the par-four 16th. That really helped us at that stage.”

Despite their lead Ladbrokes (Go to Ladbrokes ») still offer odds of 8/1 on Australia winning the World Cup, with the Northern Ireland team remaining the strong 13/8 favourites.

McIlroy and McDowell hit seven birdies and an eagle to card an opening round 63 without any bogeys.

“It would have been really disappointing not to have parred the last so it was good to see my partner knock that one in for a four,” said McDowell.

“We gelled really well today and Rory's a pretty decent little partner, as well.”

The tournament resumes today at 09:14 local time when the Portuguese and Guatemalan teams tee off.

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Posted on:- 24/11/2011 - 11:08 AM
Filed in:- Golf Betting News