Moolman’s magical 63 leads KCM Golf Challenge
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Pieter Moolman opened with an impressive 63 to lead the KCM Golf Challenge by two strokes at the Nchanga Golf Club in Zambia on Thursday.
Moolman’s round of nine under par was bogey free as he distanced himself from the chasing trio of Oliver Goldhill, Jaco Prinsloo and Estiaan Conradie.
The four-time Sunshine Tour champion started his round with four birdies over the first five holes followed by an eagle on the par-five seventh and then added three birdies over the closing four holes.
Sunshine Tour rookie Goldhill made a strong start with his opening 65.
“I’ve played some really good golf today. I think the putter was probably the key club today. I made some really good putts, kept the ball in play and made a nice eagle on the 17th hole, which is for me the highlight of the day,” said Goldhill, who seems quite comfortable having made the transition from amateur to professional.
“I lived in Europe for a while and after returning to South African I played on the GolfRSA circuit. I then made my way to the Betway Big Easy Tour where I graduated by winning the recent final at Waterkloof in a play-off.
“It’s my first season on the Sunshine Tour and it’s an awesome experience to be here in Zambia with new cultures and lifestyles that you got to get exposed to. The travel is just awesome. I am looking forward to the rest of the week,” Goldhill said.
A shot behind him on six under par is the duo of Toto Thimba Jnr and Stals Swart.
Scores
63 - Pieter Moolman
65 - Oliver Goldhill
65 - Jaco Prinsloo, Estiaan Conradie
66 - Toto Thimba Jnr
66 - Stals Swart
67 - Ethan Smith
68 - Allen John
68 - Stephen Ferreira, Agustin Errazuriz, Ryan van der Klis, Graham van der Merwe, Otto Van Buynder, Lyle Rowe, Cole Stevens
69 - Rowan Lester
69 - Tristen Strydom, Benjamin Kedochim, Keegan Mclachlan, Jordan Burnand, Christiaan Burke, Simon du Plooy
70 - Wynand Dingle
70 - Stuart Krog, Jacques Blaauw, Keenan Davidse, Robson Chinhoi, Jacques P de Villiers, Ronald Rugumayo, Morton Muwowo, Cosmas Mufaya, Gabriel Chibale, Quintin Wilsnach, Martin Rohwer, Samuel Simpson, Kyle De Beer, Haydn Porteous, Altin van der Merwe, Ruan Korb, Daniel Cronje
71 - Dillon Germshuys
71 - Joe Sullivan, Kyle Barker, JJ Senekal, Luke Brown, Jason Roets, James Mack, Brody Harbinson, Drikus Joubert, Keagan Thomas, Merrick Bremner, Ruben Van Der Berg
72 - Matt Millar
72 - Carlos Bustos, Michael Wallace, Gabriel Morgan, Conner Mackenzie, Gustavo Silva, Brandon Pieters, Kian Rose, Dayne Moore, Nikhil Rama, Luke Jerling
73 - Keagan Bwalya
73 - Liam Grehan, Njoroge Kibugu, Pierre Pellegrin, Ricky Hendler, Tafadzwa Nyamukondiwa, Warwick Purchase, Travis Procter, Neil Schietekat, Vuyisani Makama, Keanu Pestana, Matthew Spacey, Rhys Enoch, Adam Breen, Paul Adam Chidale, Gilbert Chalwe, Innocent Chalwe
74 - Aaron Simfukwe Jnr
74 - Visitor Mapwanya, Rhys West, Rupert Kaminski, Tomas Gana, Michael Chuma, Tristan Leonard, Darren Neyt, Dominic Musonda, Kelvin Chibuye, Kyle McClatchie, Rigardt Albertse, Jordan Duminy, Raphael Phiri
75 - Jaden Deltel
75 - Martin Leon, Albert Venter, Shaunak Rama, Carter Rowe, Brandon-Lee Geere, Bradley Kulaisi, Benjamin Van Wyk, Thabang Simon, Musambo Kapoma JNR
76 - Lyle Pedro
76 - Stalian Daka
77 - Sydney Joseph Wemba
77 - Beza Daka, Denmark Mulambo, Hayden Griffiths, Tristin Galant
78 - Madalitso Muthiya
78 - Vincent Kabaso, Biggie Chibvuri, Lwazi Gqira
79 - Nicholas Lavarone
79 - Dezzie Ngandu, Simon Lumbwe, Shaydon Johnson, Ntengwa Mukosa
80 - Joseph Malembe
80 - Leonard Chibwe
82 - Panji Phiri
87 - Darlington Chikayambidze
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