Veteran Peter Senior hasn't taken home an Australian Masters gold jacket in 20 years but is ready to update his wardrobe after an impressive third round at Huntingdale.
The 56-year-old won his last Masters in 1995, adding to his 1991 title, and put himself in contention with a third-round three under par 68 on Saturday to move to five under.
With a southerly blowing at the Melbourne sandbelt course, Senior leveraged off his accuracy off the tee.
Things could have been even more impressive had he not missed a birdie chance on 17 and then three-putt the final hole.
"When conditions are like this I always give myself a chance and I've been driving the ball pretty well and you have to do that here at Huntingdale," Senior said.
The Queenslander said he shouldn't be discounted because of his age.
"Only a few year ago (in 2012) I won the Aussie Open so age is no barrier and Tom Watson proved that when he nearly won the British Open when he was 60."
Senior said he targeted the tournament as his best chance of a win this summer.
"It's not an overly long course.
"The next couple of courses will destroy me because you need a little bit of length at the Australian and the revamp at Royal Pines, I've heard, is monstrous.
"So, this is my best chance of having a good finish and I'm glad I've taken advantage of it."
Senior has limited playing rights on the US Champions Tour next year after struggling with injuries.
He plans to only play one more year before winding back his career on the seniors round to spend more time at home.
"I still enjoy the golf, still love it, but time's come to end and I feel like I want to stay at home."
He was unsure if this Masters would be his last.
"I've seen on the Champions Tour ... there's so many great players who can't get on the tour and I don't want to be one of those stopping a young guy from starting his career," he said.
"He might just get into this tournament and all of a sudden he's up and running.
"I've had 40 really good years out here and I've really enjoyed it."
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