DeChambeau, Howell seize early lead as LIV Golf makes SA debut

By Levy Masiteng 

Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III grabbed the early lead at LIV Golf South Africa on Thursday after both opened with eight-under-par 63s at The Club at Steyn City, as the breakaway circuit began its first tournament on African soil.

The Crushers GC teammates finished one shot clear of South Africa’s Branden Grace and Spain’s Sergio Garcia, who both signed for seven-under 64s, while Jon Rahm stayed within reach after a 65 in the opening round of the four-day event.

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DeChambeau mixed nine birdies with a lone bogey in another strong showing after his win in Singapore last week, while Howell produced a bogey-free round to share top spot.