Aberdeen-born Michael Sim tied for second 

place after Victorian Open 

first-round 67

West Australian Scott Strange set the early pace at the Oates
 Victorian Open, inspiring a run of low scores from the West Aussie contingent.
Playing in the morning field, Strange fired a course record- equalling round of nine-under 63 on the Creek Course to lead the after the first round.
Thanks to putting form reminiscent of his youth,  Strange reeled off an eagle and eight birdies before his only mistake of the day coming on his last hole.
Also finding the ninth hole on the Creek Course a challenge was Aron Price who also found his only  bogey for the day on the par-4. However, a five -under 67 sees him nicely  positioned at tied second on the leaderboard.
Playing in the  afternoon field, Aberdeen-born Michael Sim, pictured above, was aiming to chase down  his room-mate, Strange, but fell just short, ending the day tied with  Price. 
David Bransdon was the leading player at the more challenging Beach Course, a four-under 68 placing him outright fourth.
Rounding out the top-5 on the leaderboard after shooting three -under 67s are 2014  Vic Open champion Matt Griffin and West Australians Stephen Leaney,  Jarryd Felton, Stephen Dartnall as well as New Zealander Michael Long.
Michael Sim, whose career has been blighted by a back injury, said:
"I haven't played in the wind for a few months, but if you're playing
 well and can flight your ball well and keep the spin down … it's an
advantage for you."

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