The 115th South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club took no prisoners on day one, reminding the field that golf in the Cape Winelands can be as ruthless as it is picturesque — especially when the wind has a say. A tricky Cape breeze swept across the fairways on Thursday, testing the precision and skill of the players in equal measure. While some prevailed, a handful of big names quickly discovered there would be no easing into the tournament. Defending champion Dylan Naidoo (3-over par) battled to find his rhythm, while four-time winner Ernie Els (+4) endured a frustrating start, despite making an eagle on the fifth hole. Masters champions Patrick Reed (+1) and Charl Schwartzel (+7) also...
