Ill wind blows some good for Sydney local Jones

Sep 7, 2015; Norton, MA, USA; Matt Jones watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC of Boston. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Having missed the cut last year, Matt Jones knows that local knowledge alone is not enough to challenge at the Australian Open but the Sydneysider's mastery of the wind has put him right in contention this week.

The U.S.-based PGA Tour regular shot a superb 67 in round one despite 100 kilometre-per-hour (60 miles per hour) gusts, and a 68 in calmer but still tricky conditions on Friday gave him the early clubhouse lead on seven-under.