In the second round of the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland, LIV Golf superstar Joaquin Niemann struggles to make the cut, while Aussie legend Marc Leishman shines as a serious contender. Who will take the lead as the top players battle it out? In this live update, we also cover Rocco Repetto Taylor’s insane finish and the top performances from Brett Rankin, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, and others. Stay tuned for all the action, updates, and analysis from the Aussie PGA!
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What a dramatic swing in fortunes at the Australian PGA Championship. A superstar from LIIV Golf is teetering on the edge of elimination while an Aussie legend surges ahead and a rookie delivers a jaw-dropping performance that could rewrite golf history books. Stick around to see how the stars align or fail to in Brisbane’s prestigious event. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is the LIV golf circuit really shaking up the traditional PGA tour? Or is it just creating flashy distractions that leave players like Waqin Neman scrambling to recapture their glory? Let’s dive into the action from Royal Queensland and unpack what it all means for the future of the game. LIIV golf sensation Wim Neman finds himself in a nail-biting predicament, anxiously awaiting the outcome of the afternoon’s play to determine if he’ll make the cut in the second round of the Australian PGA Championship. After winning five times on the LIV circuit earlier this year, Neman’s struggles in Brisbane have been evident. He carded an even par 71 for a second consecutive day, positioning him dangerously close to missing out entirely. As the morning groups wrap up their rounds, the projected cut line hovers at minus1, meaning Neman is fervently hoping the later players encounter rough patches to lower the threshold and allow him to extend his time in the Queensland Capital. For golf newcomers, the cut is essentially a qualifying barrier where only the top performers advance to the final rounds, keeping the tournament competitive and elite. Neman isn’t the sole international heavyweight facing challenges. PGA to abound Rasmos Peterson is also off to a rocky start with a cumulative plus 5 after rounds of 74 and 73. Meanwhile, the Australian contingent is firing on all cylinders with Mark Lman and Cam Davis both heading to the clubhouse at minus 7, trailing the leader Brett Rankin by just three shots. Lishman, the seasoned Australian pro, has five holes remaining in his second round and sits at three under, bringing his overall score to minus 10. Other prominent Australians are set to tee off this afternoon, including Adam Scott at minus3, Minnit Wui at minus3, and Cam Smith at minus2. And this is the part most people miss. How these homegrown talents are leveraging their familiarity with Royal Queensland’s challenging layout to outmaneuver high-profile rivals could be the key to a dominating Aussie finish. Catch the 2025 Australian PGA Championship live on KO Sports from November 27th to 30th. New to KO. Sign up now for your first month at just $1. httpwww.kosports.com.au. AU leaderboard live scores https colon/www.foxports.com.au/golf/match question mark match ID equals signap2026010193C4E. Follow all the action in the live blog below. Can’t see it? Click here. https col/go.arena.im am/live/fox-sports-ra 5DP via a question mark v equals sign 2. Round one recap. Unbeknownst to many, Spanish newcomer Roco Repetto Taylor unleashed one of the most electrifying endings to a round ever witnessed at Royal Queensland during the opening day of the Australian PGA Championship. With half the competitors still on the course Friday morning, the 23-year-old, fresh off celebrating his birthday and a recent promotion from the secondary hotel Planetur, embarked on an unbelievable spree. Birdie birdie eagle eagle birdie birdie across the final six holes, slashing them in eight underpar. Rapetto Taylor navigated the back nine, his first nine of the round in just 29 shots and capped off a stellar seven underpar 63, trailing his compatriate Sebastian Garcia by just one stroke at minus 8. To break it down for beginners, a birdie means scoring one underpar on a whole and eagle is two under and par is the standard score. So his run was a birdie bonanza that had fans and pros alike in awe. This is my first round in Australia and on the DP World Tour, so I’m incredibly thrilled. This is a moment I’ll cherish forever, Repetto Taylor beamed. Garcia, who was at minus 7 with three holes left when lightning struck Brisbane and halted play Thursday afternoon, salvaged another birdie on the ninth, his last hole to complete a flawless bogree 63. Aussie veteran Brett Rankin led the local charge in round one, matching Repetto Taylor’s 64 for a shared second place. The 39year-old powered through with five birdies on the front nine, his second nine. Fellow Australian Daniel Gale also made waves, securing a BMW with a hole-in-one on the par 311th hole yesterday alongside his six under par 65. For context, a hole-in-one is the rare feat of sinking the ball in one shot, often celebrated with prizes or perks in tournaments. Mark Lishman joined a group of players who carded 67s, including compatriate Anthony Quail, who’s got Tiger Woods exady Steve Williams on his team this week, and New Zealand’s PGA Till Pro Ryan Fox. Other key performers after round one included Adam Scott minus3, Minute Woo Lee minus 3, Cam Davis minus3, Cam Smith minus 2, and Marco Pench minus1. Read more. Thursday rap Aussie Pro wins epic hole-in-one prize stars vent over wild 2:45 a.m. Detail https www. Fox Sports Gomeu Golf Australian PGA Championship round one live golf scores leaderboard te times minute and Cameron Smith update satroyal Queensland new story BBd F A D CC DB Smith preview why Broncos Bungle sums up his slide and $580 million call that could reignite him. https www. Fox Sports Go AU golf Australian PGA Championship Golf News start time. Cameron Smith returns before live golf shift to four rounds. Preview new story BDFCB feature. A horror incident almost derailed this emerging golf stars career. Here’s how he fought back. HTTPS www. Fox Sports Gomeu Golf Golf. Jeff Guanai injury. What happened? Feature Australian PGA Championship TS schedule. Golf news story. FFA or AF CFC. Daniel Gale nails a US Open hole in 1038. Notable tea times, round two, all times Queensland time. 7:30 a.m. Whole 10 Daniel Hillier Cam Davis Wim Neman 7:40 a.m. Whole 10 Abraham Ana Mark Lman Rasmus Negard Peterson 12:30 p.m. Hole 1 Marco Pench Min Wooi Cam Smith 12:40 p.m. Hole 1 Ryan Fox Adam Scott Elvis Smiley But let’s stir the pot a bit more. Critics argue that LIV Golf’s shorter seasons and team-based format are diluting the individualistic grind of traditional tournaments like the PGA Championships, potentially leading to mismatches like Neman’s struggles. On the flip side, supporters say it democratizes golf by spreading wealth and attracting global stars. What do you think? Does LIV represent progress or a threat to golf’s heritage? Share your takes in the comments. I’d love to hear if you side with the rebels or the traditionalists.
