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Ian Chadband

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Aussie shines at carnoustie after wine with test batter - You Need To See This

Matias Sanchez has enjoyed a brilliant day at Carnoustie, helped by a former Test cricket star. (Michael Thomas/AAP PHOTOS)

Buoyed by an enjoyable dinner and a glass of wine with former England Test batter Allan Lamb, Australia's world No.931 golfer Matias Sanchez has enjoyed a spectacular day at the famed Links Championship at St Andrews.

The 72-year-old Lamb, twice a winner of series against Australia, had teamed up in an Ashes alliance with the Melbourne golfing journeyman at the celebrated three-course, pro-am event in Scotland, only for the pair to suffer a disappointing opening day at Kingsbarns as Sanchez shot a level-par 72.

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