Tiago Cruz from Portugal leader after round 1

Tiago Cruz from Portugal shot a fantastic 65 (-7) today to lead the Fall Series at the Dave Thomas design Al Torreal golf course. A round which featured 8 birdies and not a single 5 on the score card. Cruz leads a group of 4 players who are all tied at -5.The group consists of Ruaidhri McGee, Kryon Sullivan,Lloyd Saltman and amateur Mark Suursalu. McGee was the club house leader for many hours as first out this morning and was joined by the other 3 who came in late in the day, but it was Tiago Cruz who came in the near the end of the day when the winds subsided slightly and took advantage of it.

Play resumes tomorrow at 8:00 where the top 40 players will advance to the final round on Thursday.