Golf: Bayron leads by three in Malaysia

Jay Bayron tamed a tough back nine as his rivals faltered to lead by three shots after a first round five-under-par 65 at the $60,000 Sabah Masters on Thursday.Bayron, who boasts a string of high finishes on this years ASEAN PGA Tour, tops the leaderboard ahead of Filipino compatriot Anthony Fernando and Thailands Tanatchan Puaktes.Marlon Dizon of the Philippines is a stroke further back.The pre-tournament favourites are all in the hunt with Malaysian Nicholas Fung and his countrymen S. Sivachandran and Airil Rizman carding 70s. Indonesias top golfer Rory Hie shot a 71.Thailands Wisut Artjanawat, winner of last months Palembang Musi Championship, returned a 72 at Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club.I dont know how I did it but I played the back nine in four under without any bogeys. It is a really tough back nine. The par-four 18th is 499 yards. said Bayron, yet to taste victory on the ASEAN PGA Tour.I am not stressed about not having won yet. I just need to stay patient, added the 32-year-old, who sunk six birdies and dropped one shot.