Western Province golfer Shaun le Roux seized the initiative on day one of the South African Mid-Amateur Championship, posting a level par 72 to edge into the lead on a tough scoring day at Ebotse Golf and Country Estate.The Westlake golfer has a slender one shot advantage over in-form past champions Derek Scullard from KwaZulu-Natal and Gerlou Roux from Western Province.

Le Roux’s playing partner Neil Homann from Gauteng birdied the 18th hole to grab a share of second and Alex van Heerden from Gauteng North made it a four-way tie on one-over when he also pencilled a four on his card at the par five closing hole.( Read More ) [via @SuperSportTV]