Day: February 23, 2017

Left-hander Peterson shoots 62, leads Joburg Open (Sports Betting News)Left-hander Peterson shoots 62, leads Joburg Open (Sports Betting News)

American golfer Paul Peterson birdied four of his last five holes to shoot a bogey-free 9-under 62 Thursday before play was suspended because of a waterlogged course in the first round of the Joburg Open. Peterson holds a two-shot lead over English players Aaron Rai and Paul Waring. Torrential rain soaked the course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club through much of the week, leading to the cancellation of the pro-am on Tuesday.

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Peterson leading Joburg Open as rain halts play (Sports Betting News)Peterson leading Joburg Open as rain halts play (Sports Betting News)

Paul Peterson opened a two-shot lead on the opening day of the Joburg Open before rain stopped play on at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. Peterson, 28, was among the early starters who got through most of their rounds before wet weather left waterlogged parts of the two courses used for the tournament. Peterson, who won his first European Tour title at the Czech Masters last year, hit nine birdies in a nine under par 62 on the West Course.

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