Golf: Australia grab important lead

New Zealand face an uphill task to win the Junior Tasman Cup amateur women's golf international in Wellington today.

Australia won both foursomes matches this morning to take a 10-6 lead into the final four singles matches later today at Hutt Golf Club.

Australia's Kristie Smith and Clare Choi were always ahead of Dasom Lee and Yeon Song Kim before winning 4 and 2 while Bree Arthur and Felicia Eastick claimed a 1 up win over Sarah Bradley and Lisa Wright.

Results:
Foursomes (NZ names first): Sarah Bradley and Lisa Wright lost to Bree Arthur and Felicia Eastick 1 down, Dasom Lee and Yeon Song Kim lost to Kristie Smith and Clare Choi 4 and 2.

Overall:
Australia 10 New Zealand 6.

- NZPA