MALELANE, South Africa (AP) -- Christiaan Basson holds the clubhouse lead in the first round of the European Tour's season-opening Alfred Dunhill Championship, with play being suspended Thursday because of lightning.
Charl Schwartzel is part of a tie for second.
Home player Basson opened with an 8-under 64 at Leopard Creek Country Club, starting the 2016 Race to Dubai just four days after Rory McIlroy clinched the 2015 crown. Basson had eight birdies and no bogeys.
Compatriot Schwartzel is one of three players three shots back, although the former U.