FRIENDLY GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE AT DINNER
THE current standings in the order of merit is off limits for discussion at the dinner table for good friends Anthony Quayle and Jake McLeod as they chase career-defining wins at the Australian PGA Championship.
The former Hills International roommates shared a meal after the opening round of the tournament and, just like in the order of merit, Quayle is chasing McLeod.
Quayle carded a threeunder par second round to sit tied for eighth at five-under while McLeod is tied for second at eight-under, two shots back from leader and defending champion Cameron Smith.
“We caught up for dinner (Thursday) night with a couple of mates and enjoyed a bit of chicken and mash. We chilled out and chewed the fat,” Quayle said.
“We are good mates so you end up asking how they went on the day and how they felt.
“There is no real comparison or spite. I’m just happy he is doing well and I’m happy I’m doing well.
“We were roommates at school and really good friends growing up.
“We have been playing in different places but we still see each other and meet here at the Aussie events.”
A win at the PGA Championship would seal top spot on the order of merit for either player, a feat that will gift them a European Tour card, spot at the British Open and multiple World Golf Championship events.
Quayle began the second round with a bogey but bounced back to record four birdies before missing a putt late to save par.