MELBOURNE, Australia — Adam Scott played what he called "stress-free golf" and birdied five of his final eight holes Thursday for a 7-under 64 and a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian Masters.
Scott lost in playoffs in two previous appearances at Huntingdale Golf Club in 2002 and 2003. He has won the tournament at two other nearby sand-belt courses — in 2012 at Kingston Heath and 2013 at Royal Melbourne.
Daniel Fox, who started on the 10th hole, birdied his final five holes on the front nine for a 65 and was in second place.