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- for Jaco Van Zyl and a seven under par total gives the South African the first round lead.
14- appearances in this event for Jaco, whose best finish remains his 12th place result in 2013.
4- the top four players on the leaderboard are all South African.
1- topless golfer on display - David Howell, who took extra measures to keep his top clean with this chip:
David Howell's topless commitment during today's #BMWSAOpen opening round.
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) January 7, 2016
(📷 via @GolfHackNo1) pic.twitter.com/UiUZ2CnUJS
6- under par 66 for second place Shuan Norris is his best score in this event in 34 career rounds.
30- shots was all Daniel Brooks needed for his six under par front nine (he finished with a 68).
66- consecutive appearances at the SA Open for 1959 champion and commentator Denis Hutchinson.
The legendary Denis Hutchinson attending his 66th consecutive #SAOpen. Hasn't missed one since 1950, won it in '59. pic.twitter.com/5frkAjEAxD
— Brendan Barratt (@CompleatGolfEd) January 7, 2016
75- for defending champion Andy Sullivan on a tough opening day, with very hot conditions greeting the afternoon starters.
8- birdies for double Major Champion Retief Goosen in his entertaining first round 68.
144 - days since George Coetzee last played a European Tour round, the home favourite carded a 75 on his return following a long injury lay-off.
