Overview
- Reitan made 10 birdies in a nine-under 63 at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City.
- Marcus Armitage, Adrien Saddier and Jesper Svensson are tied for second at six under, with a chasing group a shot back at 67.
- His card featured seven birdies in his first 11 holes, a bogey at the par-4 17th, and a closing birdie at 18.
- World No. 13 Viktor Hovland, the highest-ranked player in the field, opened with a 69.
- The Norwegian earned a PGA Tour card at the end of last season but is beginning his 2026 campaign on the DP World Tour.