Overview
- Sergio García and Branden Grace shot 64s to sit one back, with Jon Rahm and Talor Gooch at 65.
- The tournament is LIV’s first stop in South Africa, staged at The Club at Steyn City in Midrand, Johannesburg.
- Abraham Ancer carded 66 to join T7 alongside David Puig, while Carlos Ortiz and Joaquín Niemann posted 67s for T17.
- Bryson DeChambeau, coming off a win in Singapore, lauded the crowd, calling the opening-day atmosphere incredible.
- Southern Guards players highlighted home support as Charl Schwartzel opened with 66 and Dean Burmester with 67, with Grace leading the team on 64.