James Beale leads the field after round 1 of the First stage of Qualifying for the Australasian Tour.
Nine players are vying for only two positions to progress to the Final stage in Australia in January.
James scored a steady two under par 70 to lead Fraser Wilkin and Brad Hayward who were both on 71.
There are two more rounds to go . First round scores were.
James Beale-70, Fraser Wilkin -71, Brad Hayward- 71, Victor Janin-73, Justin Morris-73
Hayden Beard- 75, Doug Holloway-76, Steven Heyes-77, Oscar Cadenhead- 79