Paul Dunne has finished his first round as a card-carrying member of the European Tour.

Dunne carded a 1-over par 73 on the opening day of the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa, which leaves him well off the pace.

Home favourite Christiaan Basson holds a three-shot lead over the field on 8-under after shooting a 64 today.

With Dunne struggling, Kevin Phelan was the pick of the Irish players today - finishing-up on 2-under par.