Zim golfers struggle in Zambia Open

playing his first international professional tournament, has the best chance of making the cut after a decent first round outing.
Muyambo carded a two-over-par 75 to emerge the best local player on day one.
But his fellow countrymen need miracles today just to make the cut.
Robson Saurombe was tied at a distant 50th place after a four-over-par 77 after the first round.
Mohammad Rauf Mandhu and Ryan Cairns were one shot behind on five-over.
Ignatius Mketekete was well off the pace.
Andrew Curlewis leads the field going into today’s second round after shooting an impressive five-under-par 68.
The South Africans are likely to dominate this tournament and they made their presence felt from day one.
Doug McGuigan is the defending champion but he has a battle on his hands just to keep his crown.
He won the tournament last year when it was held at Nchanga Golf Club.
McGuigan and Jean Hugo finished tied at 16-under-par last year, forcing a play-off, which the former won.
Meanwhile, Chapman will host the IDBZ Bank Corporate Golf Day this afternoon.
The annual tournament has drawn 96 players.
The tournament will become the first corporate tourney at the club this year.

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