Adam Scott makes impressive start to Australian Masters bid at Royal Melbourne - Herald Sun

A number of the world's best golfers have lined up in Melbourne today ahead of the Australian Masters with all eyes on our Aussie contenders.

World Number 2 Adam Scott has his sights set on defending his Australian Masters crown at Royal Melbourne.

Adam Scott of Australia tees off during the first round of the Australian Masters at Royal Melbourne. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images

ADAM Scott's quest for the triple crown of Australian golf remains on track after an imposing start to the Australian Masters at Royal Melbourne on Thursday.

Scott, the defending champion, carded five birdies in the first 15 holes to roar to the top of the leaderboard during the opening round. He dropped a shot at the eighth to finish at -4 to be in joint second place behind Australian Anthony Brown.

Having claimed the Australian PGA by four shots at Royal Pines on Sunday, Scott remains on track for the triple crown - and an eventual tilt at the world No. 1 position.

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Tour: APGA

Event Date: 14/11/2013 - 17/11/2013

Course Name: Royal Melbourne Golf Club

Course Length: 6421m

Par Score: 71

T1	Nick Cullen	(AUS)	11	-4	0				0
T1	Maximilian Kieffer	(GER)	F	-4	67				67
T1	Adam Scott	(AUS)	F	-4	67				67
T4	Anthony Brown	(AUS)	12	-3	0				0
T4	Ryan Fox	(NZL)	11	-3	0				0
T4	Stephen Leaney	(AUS)	11	-3	0				0
T7	Andre Stolz	(AUS)	F	-2	69				69
T7	Clint Rice	(AUS)	F	-2	69				69
T7	Matthew Millar	(AUS)	7	-2	0				0
T7	Andrew Tschudin	(AUS)	11	-2	0				0
T7	Terry Pilkadaris	(AUS)	13	-2	0				0
T7	Brad Shilton	(NZL)	11	-2	0				0
T7	Gaganjeet Bhullar	(IND)	F	-2	69				69
T7	Craig Hancock	(AUS)	F	-2	69				69
T7	Peter Wilson	(AUS)	F	-2	69				69
T7	Jason Scrivener	(AUS)	F	-2	69				69
T7	Brett Rankin	(AUS)	9	-2	0				0
T7	Brendon de Jonge	(ZIM)	8	-2	0				0
T7	Bryden MacPherson	(AUS)	6	-2	0				0
T7	Brody Ninyette	(AUS)	10	-2	0				0