Martin Trainer and Paul Barjon above par, a trio in control

On the lookout, the defending champion, Erik van Rooyen ranks 4th. The South African, starting from 10, posted a round of 68, weighed down by two bogeys made at holes 6 and 8 (for six birdies). At -4, he is notably accompanied by Taylor Montgomery, Max Greyserman and Austin Eckroat. Note that three players were unable to complete their first round due to nightfall. This trio was stopped at 18.