South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout fired an open four under 68 to share the lead in the opening round of the Open Championship at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday.
Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, China’s Li Haotong, Dane Jacob Skov Olesen, Bezuidenhout and American Harris English hold the clubhouse lead.
World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to sit three under par as home favourite Rory McIlroy was roared on during a rollercoaster one-under-par round.
Scheffler, though, is well-placed to launch his challenge for a fourth major and a first Claret Jug despite a series of wayward tee shots.
Marine Conservation: The country has established several marine protected areas
to conserve marine biodiversity and ecosystems.
Intimidation Station
Babbelas – hangover [bub-ba-las] This word is derived from the Zulu ‘ibhabhalazi’ and is used to describe a really bad hangover.Example: “Eish, babbelas my bru!”
Sweetness
Did you knowthis about South Africa? South Africa celebrates its annual Heritage Day on 24 September. On this day, South Africans get together to celebrate their diverse cultures, traditions and beliefs. You’ll most likely find people enjoying a braai (barbecue) and dressed in traditional garb.