Mitchell leads, Meyers chases in North West Open

Gauteng amateur David Meyers fired a blistering eight-under-par 64 to finish within striking distance of 36-hole leader Malcolm Mitchell in the North West Open Championship at Rustenburg Golf Club on Saturday.

Mitchell from KwaZulu-Natal was equally impressive with a seven under 65 to move into pole position at nine-under-par 135.

Meyers from Dainfern leads by one stroke from Danie van Niekerk from Lichtenburg, who returned a one under 71.

Local hero Aubrey Beckley carded a 70 to tie for fourth on four under 140 alongside Italian amateur Phillip Geerts (71), Gauteng North’s Reinhardt Blaauw (72) and Ekurhuleni’s Kyle McClatchie (72).

Reigning Free State Open champion Keegan de Lange from Gauteng North sits alone at three under after rounds of 71 and 70.

The 72-hole stroke play championship concludes today.

TOP 10 LEADERBOARD
135 Malcolm Mitchell 70 65
138 David Meyers 74 64
139 Danie van Niekerk 68 71
140 Aubrey Beckly 70 70; Phillip Geerts 69 71; Reinhardt Blaauw 68 72; Kyle McClatchie 68 72
141 Keegan de Lange 71 70
142 Dylan Mostert 71 71; Stefan Cronje; 73 69; Darin de Smidt 73 69; Robert Gouws 66 76; Ruan Conradie 71 71

Written and released by Lali Stander on behalf of the South African Golf Association.