Leopard Creek

Christo Lamprecht launched a 418-yard bomb off the 18th teebox in Round 1 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek on Thursday. Image via Twitter @golfpass

Christo Lamprecht hits 418-yard drive at Leopard Creek – WATCH

Christo Lamprecht launched a 418-yard bomb off the 18th teebox in Round 1 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek on Thursday.

Leopard Creek

Christo Lamprecht launched a 418-yard bomb off the 18th teebox in Round 1 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek on Thursday. Image via Twitter @golfpass

Big-hitting South African golfer Christo Lamprecht launched a monster 418-yard bomb off the 18th teebox in Round 1 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek on Thursday.

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The 22-year-old was left with just a pitching wedge into the par-5 finishing hole.

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Lamprecht went on to birdie the hole en route to signing for an opening round of five-under par 67.

The drive left veteran commentator Dale Hayes in awe.

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