Malton and Norton golfer Simon Dyson made an excellent start to the South African Open.

Playing at the 6,733-yard Durban Country Club today, going four under par after 13 holes, Dyson was four shots behind leader Carl Petterson, who had completed 17 holes.

Former Open champion Paul Lawrie and home-based hero Retief Goosen were among the players keeping Dyson company at four under.

Updated: 12:07 Thursday, January 10, 2002