Bright start by Els as Goosen bides his time

That left the world No.3 at seven over for the tournament, but 10 strokes adrift of Goosen’s overnight lead.

Of the other early starters, Americans Fred Couples and Bob Estes were both one under for the round, Couples after nine holes and Estes after six.

Phil Mickelson made a good start with a birdie at the par-four third but slipped back by bogeying the fifth to lie at eight over.

Leader in the clubhouse was Australia’s Steve Elkington. (Reuters)