7 –Bernd Wiesberger is predicted to climb seven places on the Race to Dubai Rankings to fifth if he maintains pole position.
8 –The Austrian made eight birdies during his opening 67
78 -Wiesberger hit 78 per cent of his Greens in Regulation today.
6- The four-time tour winner has held the 18-hole lead on six previous occasions.
364 –Matthieu Pavon averaged the longest drive at 346 yards.
2.45 –Lee Westwood and Tyrrell Hatton both gained 2.45 strokes on driving today.
7833 -This week's course is the second longest on the European Tour this season at 7833 yards. Only Erin Hills (7845y - US Open) and DLF G&CC (7657y - Hero Indian Open) are longer.
246 –There were 246 birdies on round one at Sun City
3 –The 449-yard par four third hole was the hardest hole of the day, averaging 4.40.
72.49 –The overall scoring average was 72.49.
