MALELANE, South Africa – Branden Grace made light work of the Leopard Creek Country Club course as he shot a 10-under 62 to claim a three-shot lead after the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Thursday.
Although the South African missed an eagle chance at the last hole that would have seen him equal the course record, that was his only disappointment of the day as he fired in 10 unanswered birdies.
Grace's compatriot, Jake Roos, lay second after his first day as a full European Tour member, leading fellow rookie Matt Ford by one stroke after the Englishman's 6-under 66.
Ford was joined in third place by countryman Danny Willett, who carried his good form through from last weekend's win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.