for Perez to give up her scholarship at the University

James Nitties hit a sparkling seven-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead at the midway point of the Australian Open on Friday. Jordan Spieth charged but faltered and Adam Scott moved into contention at Royal Sydney, but it is Nitties who leads the way.The 34-year-old eagled the par-five second, his 11th hole, and mastered the gathering wind with five more birdies on the way home to storm to the top of the leaderboard at nine-under, a shot ahead of New Zealander Ryan Fox. World No 7 Scott also blitzed the back nine for a 65 and a share of fourth place on six-under, with American Spieth a further shot back in a share of ninth after a double bogey at the 15th left him with a 70. Europes top golfers have had a go at the Mannequin Challenge ahead of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai Australias Rhein Gibson, who holds the record for the lowest round in golf after shooting a 55 in Oklahoma in 2012, carded 66 to take third place on seven-under behind Fox, who mixed six birdies with two bogeys for a second 68.Asia-Pacific amateur champion Curtis Luck and Lucas Herbert, who shared the overnight lead, both shot 71 to drop to fourth with fellow Australians Scott, Rod Pampling and Todd Sinnott.Scott got an early chance to make up for his disappointing opening round of 73 but only got into his stride on the back nine, where he picked up four birdies as well as an eagle courtesy of a brilliant four-iron approach shot at his 16th hole.The former world No 1 was not happy with two or three short putts he missed, including a five footer at the last, but was pleased that his poor start to the tournament had spurred him into action. Adam Scott moved into contention on day two Another day around even par and Ill probably miss the cut, so theres no option but to play well, he said.Spending 27 holes finding [your rhythm] costs you a lot and I think it does often to me - or has this year - where I slow start but have good weekends.Im very happy with 65, but I can always do better.Spieth, Australian Open champion two years ago, started the day two shots off the pace and looked like launching an assault on the top of the leaderboard when he picked up four successive birdies from the sixth. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price But the birdies dried up after the world No 5 turned into the wind for the back nine and he missed the green with his approach shot then three-putted for the double bogey at the 15th.It was his lack of touch with the putter that bothered the twice major champion most.I made a six-footer today and other than that, I didnt make anything outside three feet, he said.Ive been very much brainless putting but Im still in contention in this tournament, so I feel like thats dangerous from our side. Dont miss our live coverage of the DP World Tour Championship on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! 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Vans Saldi .S District Court against Major League Baseball, the Office of the Commissioner and his own union, the MLBPA. Australian sports management student Ellen Perez will turn down more than $50,000 in US Open prize money to remain in college in America.Perezs grand slam debut was short and sweet as Australian Open quarter-finalist Zhang Shuai ousted the wildcard playoff winner 6-1 6-1 inside an hour on Tuesday.But the 20-year-old said she thoroughly enjoyed the experience despite the belting. It was pretty exciting to be out there, Perez said.It definitely didnt go as planned, or as hoped, but it was great to be able to have my grand slam debut and get out on court in front of all the fans and what-not.It was nice.Not nice enough, though, for Perez to give up her scholarship at the University of Georgia for a pro career just yet.If I choose to definitely stay at college, I have to only take my expenses, so Ill be leaving a good 40k behind, she said.The pay cheque for first-round losers is actually a record $US43,300 ($A57,200), but Perez said it was a small sacrifice for an education.The world No.723 - who beat Naiktha Bains, Arina Rodionova and Ashleigh Barty in successive matches to make the main draw at Flusshing Meadows - is two years into her four-year degree.ddddddddddddhey put in a lot of money for our education, said the emerging South Coast star from Shellharbour.I think our scholarships are worth almost two hundred thousand (dollars) a year.The college has given me a lot, so losing 40 grand isnt too big of a problem.Perez was anything but discouraged by her 50-minute thrashing, saying shed received a priceless lesson in the intensity of life as a grand slam performer.I definitely need to play at that level more often, she said.I havent been able to experience that high level of tennis before.My highest level is probably a 50k main draw so it definitely is a big step up and I definitely felt the pressure of her and I know Ive got a lot of things I need to improve.Definitely a learning experience. Even being able to train with good players here, I learnt a few things and I hope the next time I get the opportunity that I can step up and hang with them a little better. ' ' '