Mackenzie makes sensational start

England’s Malcolm Mackenzie made a sensational start to the SAA Open to stand just three shots off the pace after completing his opening round at the Royal Durban Country Club today.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2005 - 11:09

England’s Malcolm Mackenzie made a sensational start to the SAA Open to stand just three shots off the pace after completing his opening round at the Royal Durban Country Club today.

The journeyman pro from Barrow-upon-Soar, starting his 25th year on the European Tour, found the early start much to his liking as he overcame an early bogey on the 11th – his second hole – to fire three birdies on 12, 14 and 16 to turn in 34.

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