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Hall takes the lead at Q-school first stage

Ashley Hall blasted a four-under-par 68 to lead the way in the second round at the Asian Tour Qualifying School First Stage in Victoria on Wednesday.

Hall achieved a two-day total of six-under-par 138 and holds a one stroke lead over Tim Wood who stumbled to a 73. Wood was tied with Shane Baxter as he was even-par for the day.

The 72 hole stroke play Qualifying School event is held in conjunction with the PGA Tour of Australasia.

The Qualifying School First Stage is held at the Amstel Golf Club and Cranbourne Golf Club where 46 golfers will be hoping to make it to the top-seven and ties for a spot at the Final Stage in Bangkok.

November 23, 2006