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John Salvado

Sanchez makes late charge to claim NZ Open lead

Matias Sanchez set the pace on day one of the New Zealand Open. (Michael Thomas/AAP PHOTOS)

With darkness fast approaching, former amateur star Matias Sanchez made a late charge to claim a one-stroke lead after day one of the  $A1.69 million New Zealand Open.

The 27-year-old Sanchez, who famously beat Min Woo Lee to win the 2017 Australian Amateur crown, carded a bogey-free round of seven-under 64 on the Remarkables course - one of two layouts in use this week at Millbrook Resort.

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