Australian Open Golf - Bookmakers Favour Mathew Goggin As He Shares Lead on Day One

Bookmakers favour Mathew Goggin to win the Australian Open Golf after he shot course record equalling seven under par 65 to share the lead with two other players. Surprisingly, Stephen Dartnall and Ewan Porter, who are the other two players sharing the lead are not finding much favour with the bookmakers or the punters currently. While Stephan Dartnall is available at as high as 54/1 at Betfair and 33/1 at most UK bookmakers, Ewan Porter is quoting at 45/1 at Betfair and 33/1 with other bookmakers. Pre tournament favourite and US Open champion, Geoff Ogilvy who won the Australian PGA last week who was looking to score a double by winning the Australian Open also, could only manage an even par and was in joint 46th position. He is now as long as 16/1 with most Uk bookmakers from 7/1 at the start of the tournament. Former champion, Peter Lonard scored a three under par to be joint 9th and is quoting at 16/1 with most bookmakers. Two shots behind the leaders are New Zealand duo of Mark Brow and David Smail and they are joined by Australian Masters Winner Rod Pampling. Defending champion Craig Parry struggled to one over par 73 and is now as high as 125/1 with bet365. Here are the bookmakers top favourites and best odds available on them:Mathew Goggin 9/2 at Totesport and 43/10 at BetfairRod Pampling 6/1 at Totesport, Skybet, Ladbrokes and CanbetJohn Senden 14/1 at bet365, Stan James, Ladbrokes and 29/2 at BetfairGeoff Ogilvy 16/1 at Skybet, Stan James and LadbrokesPeter Lonard 16/1 at Paddy Power, Bet365, Canbet and William HillRobert Allenby 18/1 at Blue Square and 19/1 at BetfairDavid Smail 20/1 at Totesport, Skybet and Canbet Tim Clark 22/1 at TotesportMitchell Brown 28/1 at Totesport and CanbetMark Brown 33/1 at William Hill and 41/1 at BetfairEwan Porter 33/1 at 888Sport, Bet365, Totesport, Blue Square, Paddy Power and 41/1 at BetfairStephen Dartnell 33/1 at 888Sport, Bet365, Totesport, Blue Square, Paddy Power and 54/1 at Betfair We feel that Stephen Dartnell who is a joint leader and had fired a who fired a 62 in Monday's qualifying to earn his start offers great value at 33/1 and is also a good each way bet. Round 1 - Individual Leaderboard ( Top 30) Updated 6:50pm AEST ( 08:50 GMT )Position Player Country Total Hole Today Rounds Total