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Darren Fichardt narrowly misses out on 59 after flying start at Alfred Dunhill

The South African was one shot clear of Australia’s Cameron John after shooting 61.

South Africa’s Darren Fichardt carded a superb 61 on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
South Africa’s Darren Fichardt carded a superb 61 on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Richard Sellers/PA)
By Phil Casey, PA Golf Correspondent