Golf

Hole-in-one helps Tom McKibbin make strong start in South Africa

Irish teenager sits just three shots behind local favourite Thriston Lawrence

Tom McKibbin of Holywood, Co Down plays a bunker shot on the third hole during the first day of the South African Open Championship. Photograph: Luke Walker/Getty Images
Tom McKibbin of Holywood, Co Down plays a bunker shot on the third hole during the first day of the South African Open Championship. Photograph: Luke Walker/Getty Images
Phil Casey, PA Golf Correspondent
Thu Dec 01 2022 - 17:29

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