Golf
Kristoffer Reitan of Norway shot a composed 69 to sit at 12-under-par at Sun City, carrying a narrow advantage into the weekend. South Africa’s challengers, including Christiaan Bezuidenhout, remain well in contention after a standout second round.
Kristoffer Reitan kept his composure under testing Sun City conditions to glide into the weekend with a one-shot lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge. The Norwegian signed for a second-round 69 to move to 12-under-par, steadying his round with a closing birdie after late stumbles threatened to open the door for the chasing pack.
South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout produced one of the standout performances of the day, firing a superb 65 that included eight birdies and a bunker chip-in on the 11th. His surge lifted him to nine-under and within striking distance as local hopes sharpen for a strong weekend charge.
Garrick Higgo and Daniel van Tonder also kept themselves firmly in the mix with composed rounds of 69 and 67, ensuring South Africa remains well represented near the top of the leaderboard.
As “Africa’s Major” turns toward its defining stages, the margin for error narrows. Reitan will look to protect his slender advantage, while South Africa’s contenders prepare to press under rising weekend pressure. The final two rounds promise the drama and precision that Sun City’s demanding layout saves for those brave enough to chase victory.
