Sterne has the edge after course record opening round in Scotland

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Richard Sterne of South Africa waits to tee off on the 9th hole during the first round of the Nexo Championship 2025 at Trump International Golf Links in Balmedie, Scotland. Picture: Ross Parker/Getty Images

South African Richard Sterne hit a course record five-under par 67 to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire.

Stern set the early pace at the Old Course after teeing off from the par-five 10th among the morning starters with a birdie on his first hole and another going into the turn, then picking up three more to sign a faultless card.