Conor Purcell lies 10th as Micheluzzi leads Australian Open

MELBOURNE: David Micheluzzi of Australia lines up a putt during Day 1 of the 2022 ISPS HANDA Australian Open at Victoria Golf Club on December 01, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

David Micheluzzi holds a three-shot lead after the opening round of the ISPS Handa Australian Open as pre-tournament favourite Cameron Smith got off to a slow start.

The tournament sees men, women and golfers with disabilities competing on the same course at the same time, with Victoria Golf Club the primary venue across all four days and Kingston Heath hosting play on Thursday and Friday.