Scrivener and Hillier lead Australasians in Portugal
Jason Scrivener – file photo
New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier and Australian Jason Scrivener are four shots off the pace and tied for 13th at the halfway stage of the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura on the Algarve Peninsula.
Hillier is playing this event based on his performances on last year’s Challenge Tour rankings but he of course now has DP World Tour status for next season courtesy of his good season on the Challenge Tour in 2022.
That status does not begin until the first event of next season, but he is taking advantage of this opportunity and has made a solid start.
Jason Scrivener on the other hand is currently in 109th position in the DP World Tour rankings and needs to retain his position inside the top 117 if he is to retain the right to play the DP World Tour.
A good finish this week should get the job done with a certain level of comfort for the 33 year old.
Scott Hend continued his improvement from last week and is in a share of 22nd and his fellow Queenslander Maverick Antcliff is in a share of 45th place.
Both Hend and Antcliff are in serious danger of losing their full playing rights for Europe.
The tournament is being led by Malaysia’s Gavin Green and England’s Jordan Smith at 13 under par.
