The Zimbabwean golfer carded a two-under-par 68 in the first round of the event that has attracted 144 players. De Jonge is in good form and was tied on position 19 and late last night’s second round could see him making the cut.
This season, the Zimbabwean golfer has only missed the cut once and is in impressive form this year.
De Jonge is now being rated among the best putters this season which is giving him the strength.
The US$5,7 million Honda Classic tournament has a winning share of US$1 026 000 and 500 FedExCup points on offer.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Ladies Golf Union Matabeleland amateur tees off this morning at the Hwange Golf Club.
Several female golfers are expected to converge on the mining town for the second high profile national women’s event.
The annual event usually attracts top golfers and will have all the three divisions.



