What a year on the European Tour

Kristoffer Reitan: It was a brilliant day

Norway's Kristoffer Reitan reacts to his opening nine-under-par 63 at the 2026 Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player.

Adrien Saddier | Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player Round 1 | 7th Hole

Kristoffer Reitan hits sensational bunker shot at the 6th Hole

Thomas Detry holes lengthy eagle putt at the 2nd Hole

Laurie Canter | Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player Round 1 | 1st Hole

Kristoffer Reitan nearly holes out with approach to the 1st

Crown Australian Open | Day one highlights

A round-up of the best action from the first round of the Crown Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Ryan Fox: That was pretty damn good - I'd have taken even par at the start of the day

Ryan Fox is thrilled with how his game coped in windy conditions to card a six-under-par 65 in the first round at the Crown Australian Open.

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen: I am starting to make a habit of making a run at the end of rounds

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen was pleased with a strong finish to his opening round at the Crown Australian Open, after a four-under-par 67 left him two shots off the clubhouse leaders.

WATCH | Elvis Smylie gets lucky bounce on the first

Elvis Smylie gets a lucky bounce on the first in round one of the Crown Australian Open.

Adam Scott: It was probably one of the most challenging days I've had at Royal Melbourne

Adam Scott speaks after round one of the Crown Australian Open.

Min Woo Lee: The wind was very hard

Min Woo Lee speaks after round one of the Crown Australian Open.