Chinhoi and Nguru lead local golfers at FBC Zim Open opening day

Chinhoi, who finished tied for 20th, is four strokes behind the leader, Tomas Gana of Chile, and his round included an eagle and two birdies. Nguru's round featured an eagle and four birdies, despite a double bogey and a bogey. Young prospects Michael Wallace and Darlington Chikanyambidze, making their professional debuts, also performed well with 2-under-par 70s. Stuart Krog matched their score, while veteran Ryan Cairns finished 1-under.

Tournament favorite Kieran Vincent ended the day at level par. Wallace and Chikanyambidze expressed satisfaction with their professional bows, with Chikanyambidze noting he played one of his best rounds. A six-way tie for second place emerged at 6-under-par, chasing Gana.