Harry Bateman of New Zealand plays a fairway shot during day one of the 2019 New Zealand Open at The Hills Golf Club. Photo: Getty ImagesThere is a three way tie at the top after the first round of the NZ Open today. But late in the day, first Japanese golfer Ryuko Tokimatsu came home hard at The Hills to finish tied with Murray. New Zealander Harry Bateman though had the last say. Playing in the final group of the day he went five under in his last five holes at The Hills to finish tied for the lead.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2019 07:18 UTC