# Golf: Gerhard Pepler holds a commanding three-stroke lead at the Sunshine Tour’s Pro-Am tournament at the Irene Country Club in Gauteng. The 26-year-old South African surged ahead by firing a flawless, nine-under-par 63 during the opening round. Pepler attributes his relaxed mindset to a recent relocation to Ballito. He currently sits comfortably ahead of his closest challengers, Tyrone Ryan, Christiaan Burke, and Jack Davidson, who remain tied for second at six-under-par.
Golf: Gerhard Pepler in commanding lead in Sunshine Tour’s Pro Am tournament