Petersen opens up early lead in Mauritius

Derick Petersen led the way early on the first day of the tri-sanctioned Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open at Anahita.

Petersen fired five birdies in his first ten holes at Four Seasons Golf Club Mauritius at Anahita on Thursday to jump to the top of the leaderboard.

American John Catlin was one shot further back on four under after eight holes of his opening round.

South African quartet Jaco van Zyl, MJ Viljoen, Ockie Strydom and Rourke van der Spuy were alongside Frenchman Adrien Saddier on three under.