Last year was a nightmare. I played New 2012 TaylorMade RocketBallZ RBZ Irons too much golf and I didn't know what I was doing. I'm going to take it one step at a time this year.".

The 41-year-old Lascuna has won multiple titles on his domestic tour, but is still dreaming of the big one on the Asian Tour. A win on Sunday in his home Open would be the icing on the cake for him so his three birdies against two bogeys left him beaming from ear to ear.

"My driving is okay and I putted good. Even par or one under is a good score here," said Lascuna, who said he was reaping the benefits of spending most of his pre-season preparation working on his putting technique.

"I think I have a chance. I'll just enjoy theNew 2012 TaylorMade RocketBallZ RBZ Irons
. It's exciting. I finished third in 2002 when Rick Gibson was the champion. After Sunday, I'll answer your question on how it feels if I can win it. I'll need a couple of two under par rounds over the weekend."

The 24-year-old Fox was in contention in the season-opening Zaykabar Myanmar Open last week before finishing equal sixth. He has put himself in contention again for a maiden Asian Tour victory despite not being on top of his game.

"I actually played New 2012 TaylorMade RocketBallZ RBZ Irons
terrible. I was sloppy tee to green, but I made some good up and downs in the middle of the round which was important and it kept me in it, said the American