Miguel Angel Jiménez takes the lead at the Rogers Charity Classic with a score of 14-under.
He is looking for his fifth win of the season on PGA TOUR Champions.
Tommy Gainey is close behind, making his PGA TOUR Champions debut with a score of 12-under.
The tournament is heating up, and the final round is expected to be exciting.
Jiménez is seeking to become the first player with five or more victories in a season on PGA TOUR Champions since Steve Stricker in 2023.
In an exciting turn of events at the Rogers Charity Classic, Miguel Anhel Gimenez has taken the lead after the second round, showcasing his impressive skills on the course. With a birdie on the 18th hole, Gimenez now stands at 14 under par, just one stroke ahead of his competitors as he aims for his fifth victory of the season on the PGA Tour Champions. Notably, Tommy Gayy, who is making his debut on this prestigious tour, has also been performing exceptionally well, posting a second consecutive round of 64, leaving him two shots behind the leader. Gimenez, who has carded rounds of 63 and 63 for a total of 126, is on the brink of achieving a remarkable milestone. If he secures this win, he will become the first player since Steve Stricker in 2023 to achieve five or more victories in a single season on the PGA Tour Champions. This would also extend his record as the oldest player to win four or more times in a season, a record he set earlier this year at the Cow Lake Company’s Championship. To put this into perspective, the previous record for most wins in a season by a player over 60 was held by Bernhard Langanger, who won three times in 2017. It’s worth noting that while Langanger had a total of seven wins that year, only three occurred after he turned 60, which adds an interesting layer to Jimenez’s potential achievement. Should Jimenez triumph in this tournament, he would join Carlos Franco as only the second international champion in the event’s history. A significant accomplishment. His history at the Rogers Charity Classic is also noteworthy. He has two top 10 finishes in six appearances, including a commendable runner-up finish in 2017. At 61 years old, Jimenez is chasing his 18th victory on the PGA Tour Champions, marking his 202nd start on this tour. This season, he has already claimed four victories, including the trophy Hassan 2, Hogue Classic, Principal Charity Classic, and the Cowig Company’s Championship. As he heads into the final round, he is currently leading the Charles Schwab Cup standings, a testament to his consistent performance throughout the year. Interestingly, this marks the 22nd time Gimenez has led or co-led, entering the final round on the PGA Tour Champions with a successful track record of 10 wins out of 21 attempts. In 2025 alone, he has been flawless when leading or co-leading, winning all four instances so far, including at the trophy Hassan 2, Ho Classic, Principal Charity Classic, and Cowig Company’s Championship. In the mix, Ricardo Gonzalez is tied for third place at 12 under par, having played bogey free through 36 holes and posting a solid second round score of 65. Gonzalez is looking for his second win in his 53rd career start following his first title at the 2024 trophy Hassan 2. He entered this week ranked 30th in the Charles Schwab Cup standings with eight top 25 finishes this year, including a season best tie for seventh at the Core League Company’s Championship. Another contender, Steven Alka, a two-time Charles Schwab Cup champion and co-leader after the first round, also sits at 12 under par after a strong second round performance of 65. This is his third appearance at the Rogers Charity Classic, where he has previously achieved a top 10 finish. At 53 years old, Ala is aiming for his 10th victory on the PGA Tour Champions, marking his 90th career start. He is also in pursuit of his second win of the 2025 season, having already claimed victory at the Colig Guard Classic. As the tournament progresses, it will be fascinating to see if Gimenez can maintain his lead and make history or if one of his challengers will rise to the occasion. Among the Canadian players in the field, Wes Martin, Mike Weir, Gordo Burns, and Steven Ames are competing with Ames holding the record for the best finish by a Canadian at this event, having tied for fifth in 2015. Notably, Martin, a Calgary resident, qualified for the tournament after taking a break from his job as a full-time pipe fitter, showcasing the diverse backgrounds of the players in this thrilling competition. As we look forward to the final round, the question remains, can Jimenez continue his remarkable run or will a newcomer like Gainy or a seasoned player like Alka steal the spotlight? What are your thoughts on Jimenez’s chances of making history? Share your opinions in the comments.
