Morten Madsen’s ace-eagle finish propels him to Tshwane Open lead

It’s always good to play the last two holes of any round in four shots, but it’s particularly great when both holes result in eagles.

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Morten Madsen of Denmark did just that on Thursday in the opening round of the Tshwane Open in South Africa, earning a share of the lead with David Horsey after a 7-under 63 at Pretoria C.C.

First, Madsen made a hole-in-one at the 135-yard, par-3 eighth for his first European Tour ace. The Dane had seen that coming.

“I think a hole-in-one is in the cards pretty soon,” Madsen said he told his caddie last week at the Africa Open.

Then he punctuated his round with a driver and a long iron into the 549-yard ninth hole. He then drained the 10-footer after his second shot for back-to-back eagles and a spot atop the leaderboard.

The 26-year-old may be close to a breakthrough win. He finished T-3 in the Africa Open and, earlier in the year, finished T-4 at a stacked Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

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