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American Johannes Veerman posted phenomenal opening round 62 to take the lead after the first day of the 2020 South African Open. Veerman played on Bushwillow course today and carded nine birdies without to drop a shot. Seven from his birdies came on the back nine. South Aftican JC Ritchie and Italian Nino Bertasio shares second place at eight under par.
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Johannes Veerman used to play mainly on the Asian Tour and he is not very know to the European golf fans. Veerman won his European Tour card during the Qualifying School in the autumn and will see him more often in future. He is still looking for his maiden win in any of the leading golf tours.
One of home favorites Branden Grace had a fantastic day on the course. Grace started the tournament with a round of 64. His last European Tour title came at the 2017 Nedbank Golf Challenge.