Local teenager Brayden Lee made a big impression on Friday as he opened with a 69 at the weather-affected Porsche Singapore Classic.
The 17-year-old amateur, who secured one of three qualifying spots last month to gain entry into the biggest event of his career so far, carded five birdies and two bogeys to get to three under par.
He said: "It was a good day out there, I had a couple of chip-ins so it really made my round feel slightly better.
"I’m happy to be here. I didn’t really have any expectations. It’s not really all results-oriented, but it’s more like my mental state. I had the expectation to feel calm, which luckily I did.
"I had a couple of my friends from school and friends from outside (following me during my round) so it’s nice to see them.
"There was a little bit of emotional backing out there. I’m feeling quite calm, so that’s good.
"I can say I’m satisfied with my round today and I hope I can continue this flow. I’m trying to treat this as a normal tournament, but there are spectators around and this is a big event.
"I’m just trying to take this as any other competition and play my best."
When asked whether making the cut and a subsequent top-40 finish remains his aim, Lee added: "Yes, it doesn’t change after a good round. I just have to keep focused and play my best."
