Mahal Pearce of New Zealand plays a shot out of the rough during day one of the 2011 Australian Masters. Photo / Getty Images
New Zealand's Mahal Pearce is two shots off the pace after the first round of the Australian Masters in Melbourne today.
The 2003 New Zealand Open champion shot a four-under 67 to sit in a tie for third place.
Pearce had the best possible start with an eagle on the
first hole and finished strong with two birdies in his final four holes.
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World number 28 Ian Poulter is the clubhouse leader at six-under after firing 65, one shot ahead of Australia's Ashley Hall. The Englishman finished with seven birdies and a bogey in his round.
