“It’s nice to see your name on the top of the leaderboard in a tournament that’s probably the most important for us this year. I’m very happy with my position and hopefully I can continue with the form,” he said.
The tournament runs for 54 holes and offers up R200 000, but the real prize is playing privileges on the Sunshine Tour in 2016. The leading 30 earners from the regular Big Easy season teed up for the finale, all hoping to secure one of the cards on offer, which go to the leading five players on the final Order of Merit.
Palmer got his campaign off to a good start on Monday when he finished the first round on three-under-par and joined Stephen Ferreira at the top of the leaderboard.
“Three rounds will require consistent play, because that extra round makes a big difference. I’ve built confidence over the last few months and brought it into this week,” said Palmer.
