Intro:

Branden Grace leads the Alfred Dunhill Championship by three strokes after opening with a 10-under-par round of 62 on Thursday (11 December).

Script:

On day one of the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa, Branden Grace has taken control.

Playing on home soil, he fired in 10 birdies for a flawless 10 under par round of 62.

The 26 year-old is on a run of good form, sitting three shots clear of compatriot Jake Roos.

The European Tour rookie hit a round of 65 to lie in second spot, ahead of fellow rookie Matt Ford by one stroke.

Danny Willett, fresh from last weekend's win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, shares third place with Ford.

Some of the bigger names are poised to make a move up the leaderboard, including Italian Francesco Molinari on four under and Louise Oosthuizen a further shot back.

Defending champion Charl Schwartzel also had a decent day to lie three under and tied for 21st spot.