Maw takes control at El Valle

Miguel Angel Martin from Spain

James Maw of England set the pace for the 116 player field with a solid 65 today at El Valle. Maw’s round featured 7 birdies and only 1 bogey on the Jack Nicklaus signature course near Murcia, Spain. Maw holds a narrow one shot margin over European Tour veteran Miguel Angel Martin who shot a bogey free round of 66 and John Gallagher of Scotland who also shot a 66. Hi5 Pro Tour officials had their hands full today with the large field and managed to get all the players in today except for 3 players. Round 2 will begin tomorrow morning at 8:10 where the top 40 professionals and ties will move onto the final round.