Taiwanese veteran Lin Wen-tang fired an impressive eight-under-par 64 to take the early lead at the storm-interrupted Indonesia President Invitational yesterday.
Lin carded an eagle at the par-five 13th hole along with seven birdies to take the three-stroke lead in the first round at the Damai Indah Golf and Country Club in Jakarta.
South Korea’s Lee Sung posted a 67, putting him in a tie for second place with former Asian Tour No. 1 Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand, Australia’s Brad Kennedy and American Anthony Kang.
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Malaysia’s M. Sasidaran enjoyed a steady start with six birdies against two bogeys for a 68 and was in the mix in joint sixth place together with India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar, last year’s runner-up.
Lin, who suffered from dehydration at last week’s tour event in Brunei, credited his brother with his fine first-round showing.
“I made 25 putts today which is great and a big relief compared to last week when I wasn’t that steady and passed out due to dehydration,” said the 34-year-old Lin, who won the Asian Tour International in Thailand in March.
“My brother gave me a useful tip on Tuesday. He told me to adopt a faster motion on my putting so I won’t lose my line on the green which I did and it paid off,” he said.
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