Schwartzel leads LIV Golf opener in London as South Africans make a strong showing

South Africa's Charl Schwartzel leads the Invitation London LIV golf tournament after ending the first round on five under par.

His compatriot Hennie du Plessis is a shot further back, while Scott Vincent and Phachara Khongwatmai are on -3. 

Two other South Africans, Branden Grace and Justin Harding, are in contention after rounds of two under par.

The day didn't start as planned for Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.

They both fired rounds of one under par after having early trouble but certainly are still in with a chance. 

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