Perennial Rodger Davis (Qld) played "one of the greatest shots of his career" to birdie the final hole of the day and claim an unparalleled third Qld Senior Open at Nudgee Golf Club.
South Australian Senior Professional Garry Merrick has won the 2009 John Deere Queensland Senior Open by three shots over Rodger Davis (NSW), after carding a one over par round (72) to finish on a total of four under par for the 54 hole event.
Paul Connell (NSW) and Garry Merrick (SA) have shot rounds of two under par (69) to be joint leaders after the first round of the John Deere QLD Senior Open at Nudgee Golf Club.