Hansen in a three-way tie

Anders Hansen was back to his best as he opened with a seven-under-par 65 at the Dunhill Challenge in Johannesburg today.

Hansen, who only recently rediscovered his love for the game after coming close to quitting, had seven birdies on his card, including five in six holes around the turn.

The Dane, who lost in a play-off for the title last year, shared the first-round lead with Scotland's Alan McLean and Marcel Siem, of Germany.

Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin fired a 66, one ahead of Welshman David Park and two better Lee Westwood and David Lynn.