Louis Oosthuizen leads after opening-round charge at ‘Africa’s Major’
Birdie blitz gives the home favourite a three-shot lead after the first round
14 November 2019 - 18:00
Home favourite Louis Oosthuizen produced a stunning birdie blitz to card a faultless nine-under-par 63 for a three-shot lead after the first round of the European Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge on Thursday.
Former Open champion Oosthuizen, seeking his maiden title in the tournament regarded as "Africa’s Major", turned in 32 and roared on with four birdies in his first five holes on the back nine as he burst clear of the field in search of a 10th European Tour win...
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