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Louis Oosthuizen leads after opening-round charge at ‘Africa’s Major’

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Birdie blitz does the trick for Louis

14 November 2019 - 18:00Louis Oosthuizen plays his second shot on the 11th hole during day one of the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player at Gary Player Golf Course on November 14 2019. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ WARREN LITTLE

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. The South African leads at the Gary Player Country Club by three shots from Belgian Thomas Detry, who overcame a bogey six on the second hole to card seven birdies in a round of 66.

 

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