Luke Brown managed to hit a course record at Russley Golf Club on the opening day of the New Zealand Men's Amateurs - only to have it broken less than 24 hours later.
Northland's number one was in fine form in the first round as he fired a five-under 67 to share the lead and record with Australia's Jordan Garner.
Of the first round, Brown said he was feeling good about how he went.
"It was solid today, I went out there to try and take advantage of no wind and I am really happy with how my game has progressed after the Asia-Pacific Amateur," he said.
"Obviously the New Zealand Amateur is a prestigious event, but it felt like I was just enjoying my round with a few mates after the big crowds last week."