England's Alice Hewson carded an opening round 68 to trail Joburg Ladies Open leader Lauren Holmey by one shot.

The Dutch woman birdied her final four holes to end on a six under par 67.

Denmark's Smilla Soenderby is tied with Hewson on five under par, while England's Elizabeth Young is among a quartet of players two shots behind the leader at Modderfontein Golf Club.

Fellow English player Lily May Humphreys is a shot further behind after finishing round one on 70.

Wales' Felicity Johnson and Becky Brewerton both scored 72, while Scotland's Laura Beveridge finished on a level par 73.