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Tournament host Geoff Ogilvy plays from trouble during an opening round of 74. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Aussie veteran Richard Green strikes one from the pure surfaces of Kingston Heath. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Brody Harbinson was the last player into the field after the withdrawal of former NSW Open Champion Josh Younger. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Alexandra Hilliard hit one close on the par-3 5th. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Todd Sinnott was out early in the first group and looking brighter than the sun in this yellow number. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Lukas Michel, who now works with Tournament Director Mike Clayton, was in the first group of the day at 'The Heath'. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Elvis Smylie gets his round underway off the first tee. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Brett Coletta is finally back in Australia after getting stuck in America during COVID and was enjoying a return to Sandbelt golf. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Richard Green hits from the men's red markers on Monday morning. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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The first shot of the first Sandbelt Invitational was hit by Victorian Todd Sinnott. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Ogilvy hasn't played much tournament golf, and enjoyed his round and duties as host. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Molly McLean gets one away on the par-5 7th. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Elvis Smylie fully loaded and ready to let one fly. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Matt Griffin clearly didn't like this one based on the one-handed follow through. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jeneath Wong swings the club beautifully. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Lucas Herbert struggled on day after a long year, but still had his sense of humour after the round asking for the "suggestions box". PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jeaneath Wong recorded an opening 80 in tough conditions. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Herbert knows the Sandbelt well and it would be foolish to count him out after an opening 77. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Lucas chips on the par-4 16th in the shadows. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Peter 'Chook' Fowler sizes up a putt in his own unique way. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jed Morgan splashes from the greenside bunker at the 16th. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Kristalle Blum sits in a share of 24th after day one. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Rupert Toomey lets the driver go after letting one fly. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jeaneath Wong post impact. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Matt Millar chips from the back of the 18th green. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Millar gives it the double teapot after the ball kisses the pin. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jordan Zunic celebrates a miracle bridie three at the 18th hole. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Marcus Fraser is right in the hunt after a one-under 71. PHOTO: Brendan James.

Tournament host Geoff Ogilvy plays from trouble during an opening round of 74. PHOTO: Brendan James.

1 / 28

Aussie veteran Richard Green strikes one from the pure surfaces of Kingston Heath. PHOTO: Brendan James.

2 / 28

Brody Harbinson was the last player into the field after the withdrawal of former NSW Open Champion Josh Younger. PHOTO: Brendan James.

3 / 28

Alexandra Hilliard hit one close on the par-3 5th. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Todd Sinnott was out early in the first group and looking brighter than the sun in this yellow number. PHOTO: Brendan James.

5 / 28

Lukas Michel, who now works with Tournament Director Mike Clayton, was in the first group of the day at 'The Heath'. PHOTO: Brendan James.

6 / 28

Elvis Smylie gets his round underway off the first tee. PHOTO: Brendan James.

7 / 28

Brett Coletta is finally back in Australia after getting stuck in America during COVID and was enjoying a return to Sandbelt golf. PHOTO: Brendan James.

8 / 28

Richard Green hits from the men's red markers on Monday morning. PHOTO: Brendan James.

9 / 28

The first shot of the first Sandbelt Invitational was hit by Victorian Todd Sinnott. PHOTO: Brendan James.

10 / 28

Ogilvy hasn't played much tournament golf, and enjoyed his round and duties as host. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Molly McLean gets one away on the par-5 7th. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Elvis Smylie fully loaded and ready to let one fly. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Matt Griffin clearly didn't like this one based on the one-handed follow through. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jeneath Wong swings the club beautifully. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Lucas Herbert struggled on day after a long year, but still had his sense of humour after the round asking for the "suggestions box". PHOTO: Brendan James.

16 / 28

Jeaneath Wong recorded an opening 80 in tough conditions. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Herbert knows the Sandbelt well and it would be foolish to count him out after an opening 77. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Lucas chips on the par-4 16th in the shadows. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Peter 'Chook' Fowler sizes up a putt in his own unique way. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jed Morgan splashes from the greenside bunker at the 16th. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Kristalle Blum sits in a share of 24th after day one. PHOTO: Brendan James.

22 / 28

Rupert Toomey lets the driver go after letting one fly. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jeaneath Wong post impact. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Matt Millar chips from the back of the 18th green. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Millar gives it the double teapot after the ball kisses the pin. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Jordan Zunic celebrates a miracle bridie three at the 18th hole. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Marcus Fraser is right in the hunt after a one-under 71. PHOTO: Brendan James.

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Sandbelt Invitational – Kingston Heath

The opening day of the inaugural Sandbelt Invitational at Kingston Heath was one to remember. Here are the best shots from on the grounds of the famed course.

Sandbelt Invitational – Kingston Heath

By Brendan James Dec 20 2021 7:40PM

By Brendan James

Dec 20 2021 7:40PM

The opening day of the inaugural Sandbelt Invitational at Kingston Heath was one to remember. Here are the best shots from on the grounds of the famed course.

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