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Thongchai Jaidee shoots 65 in first round of Volvo Golf Champions in Durban

Friday 11 January 2013 07:47, UK

Image: Thongchai Jaidee: eight birdies in his round of 65

Thongchai Jaidee was the star of the show on day one of the Volvo Golf Champions after a superb seven-under 65 vaulted him into a healthy three-shot lead.

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Hoey late collapse

Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey looked set to be Jaidee's nearest challenger after reaching four under with three to play. But he blocked his drive at the 16th and then had another double-bogey on the 273-yard last after losing a ball in bushes. Hoey came up with an unusual explanation for his bad finish. "I felt so bloated," said the former British amateur champion, winner last March of the Hassan Trophy in Morocco. "I drank so much yesterday (when it was much hotter) and did the same, but I lost so much concentration. It was weird - I couldn't swing it properly."

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