McKibbin five off the lead in South Africa after solid start at Nedbank Challenge 

STRONG FORM: Tom McKibbin won the Hong Kong Open last month.

Tom McKibbin got his challenge off to a strong start in South Africa after an opening 67 left him five off the first-round lead at the Nedbank Challenge. Norway's Kristoffer Reitan was in front of the field on nine under par after a superb opening 63 in Sun City.

Marcus Armitage and Jesper Svensson had set the early target at six under, and were later joined by Adrien Saddier, but Reitan was out on his own after a stunning round featuring ten birdies and one dropped shot.