South Africa's Van Zyl shoots 61 to lead by three in Turkey

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(Reuters) - South African Jaco van Zyl carded a remarkable 11-under-par 61 for a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Turkish Open in Antalya on Thursday. The score, including nine birdies and an eagle, was below Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin's 62 two years ago but is not deemed a course record because of preferred lies after heavy rain. Van Zyl, looking for his first European Tour win, is three shots in front of Lee Westwood, five clear of another Briton Chris Wood and six ahead of a group of seven including Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, who leads the Race to Dubai.

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