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Eight-under par rounds of 63 from South Africa’s Richard Sterne and Germany’s Maximilian Kieffer at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club’s West course were enough to seize a one-stroke lead after day one of the Joburg Open.
Durban-born Bryce Easton is in third after a 65 and there are six players on 6 under par - including Jake Redman from the Southern Cape.
Charl Schwartzel shot 4-under 68 and defending champion Branden Grace even par 72.
A three under 69 for PE's Lyle Rowe on the tougher east course and he plays the easier West course today.
Titch Moore opened with a 2-under 69 on the West and plays the east today.
