Lloyd Saltman of Scotland opened the Hacienda del Alamo today with a 65!

Lloyd Saltman of Scotland opened with a 65 today and leads the 2011 Hacienda del Alamo Open. Lloyd who has recently graduated to the European Tour round consisted of a even par 36 on the front nine, but a record breaking back nine score of 29 which included 7 birdies! Lloyd has been a regular on the Hi5 Pro Tour the past few seasons and has used the valuable “winter tour” experience on the Hi5 Pro Tour to elevate his game to the next level. Saltman holds a 4 shot lead over Elias Bertheussen of Norway, Jamie Abott of England and last weeks first time winner Ken Benz of Switzerland all who shot 69 on the 6700+ meter Hacienda del Alamo golf course. Top amateur is Oddvar  Hjellegjerde of Norway who shot a fine round of 70. This week features a strong field composing of several European Tour and Challenge Tour players keeping their games in shape for the upcoming season.

Players were faced with gusting winds,cool temperatures and extremely slick greens where only 12 players were able to shoot under par of the 54 hole event and part one of the 2011 Hi5 Pro Tour Murcia Swing.

Tomorrow’s play commences at 9:00 a.m. and after round 2, the top 40 and ties will move onto the final round.

Oddvar Hjellegjerde current top amateur