Patience in testing conditions has golfer Daniel Hillier well placed after the opening round of the Australian golf Open in Melbourne

The New Zealander's tied for seventh at three-under par, three shots off the leaders - including compatriot Ryan Fox.

Hillier summarises the challenge posed by the Victorian crosswinds.



Hillier's referencing his double-bogey early in his back nine.

He'll tee off for round two at 9.15am.

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