Local knowledge helps Robin Roussel claim a share of the Alfred Dunhill lead

Scotland’s Scott Jamieson was a shot off the lead after day one in the Alfred Dunhill Championship. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

France’s Robin Roussel heaped praised on his local caddie after claiming a share of the lead on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Roussel carded nine birdies, including five in a row from the 10th, in an opening seven-under-par 65 at Leopard Creek which was matched by Poland’s Adrian Meronk, with Scotland’s Scott Jamieson a shot behind following a 66.