MALELANE, South Africa (AP) Morten Orum Madsen took the early lead at the Alfred Dunhill Championship, following up his first European Tour title last weekend with a 7-under 65 in the opening round at Leopard Creek on Thursday.
The Dane had eight birdies and just a single dropped shot for a one-stroke advantage over South Africa's Allan Versfeld and Portugal's Ricardo Santos.
Defending champion Charl Schwartzel was in a four-way tie for fourth after a 68, while American John Daly shot a 72 for a tie for 48th in his second tournament back from right elbow surgery in July.
Madsen came from behind to win the South African Open last weekend but was out in front early at the second event on the 2014 Race to Dubai. A bogey at the par-3 seventh was his only blemish.
"I have a lot of confidence right now," he said. "I really believe I am going to hit good shots on pretty much every shot."