Davidse and Cantero share the lead in European tour event in South Africa
EDENVALE, South Africa — South African Keenan Davidse and Spaniard Ivan Cantero shot 8-under 64s to take the first-round lead at the Jonsson Workwear Open in South Africa on Thursday.
Both golfers had nine birdies and a bogey at Glendower Golf Club.
Three South Africans were tied for second after rounds of 7-under 65; Thriston Lawrence, Oliver Bekker and Louis de Jager.
This is the third consecutive week for the European tour in Africa, and the second week of a co-sanctioned event with the Sunshine Tour.
The European tour will have five tournaments in Asia before starting the European portion of its schedule in late May.
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