Australian PGA Championship, LIV Golf stars, Joaquin Niemann struggle, Marc Leishman contender, Aussie cult hero shines, debutant’s insane burst, golf highlights
Dive into the drama at the 2025 Australian PGA Championship where LIV Golf superstar Joaquin Niemann fights to make the cut after back-to-back 71s, while Aussie legend Marc Leishman surges to contention. Watch highlights including Rocco Repetto Taylor’s unbelievable eight-under-par finish on the last six holes, Brett Rankin’s strong lead, and key performances from Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, and Cam Smith. Get the latest updates on scores, tee times, and player insights from Round 1 and Round 2 at Royal Queensland. Perfect for golf fans tracking LIV Golf action and DP World Tour excitement.
Aussie golf fans, brace yourselves. One of LV Golf’s biggest stars is on the brink of a shocking exit while a relatively unknown Aussie is stealing the show. Plus, a debutant’s performance is absolutely blowing minds. Welcome to the roller coaster that is the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland. We Neman, a name synonymous with LIIV golf success after a stellar five- win season, is facing a nail-biting weight. After two consecutive rounds of evenpar 71, he sits precariously close to missing the cut. The projected cut line is currently at minus1, meaning Neman needs the afternoon groups to struggle mightily if he hopes to stick around in Brisbane. It’s a far cry from the dominance he displayed on the LV circuit this year. Could the pressure of a different format or course be getting to him? Watch the 2025 Australian PGA Championship live on KO Sports 27 to30 new to KO. Join now and get your first month for just $1. Neman isn’t alone in his struggles. Rosmus Negard Peterson PGA Tourbound also had a disappointing showing finishing at plus 5 after rounds of 74 and 73. It just goes to show that even the most talented golfers can have off days. But here’s where it gets controversial. Some might argue that LV golfers, accustomed to a different competitive environment, may find it challenging to immediately adapt to the pressures and nuances of traditional tour events. What do you think? The Australian contingent, however, is shining. Mark Leechman and Cam Davis stormed to the clubhouse at minus 7, just three shots behind the leader, Brett Ranken. Leechman, a seasoned veteran, seems right at home on his native soil. And this is the part most people miss. Leechman’s experience on Australian courses could be giving him a significant advantage. He knows the conditions, the grasses, and the subtle breaks on the greens. Rankin, meanwhile, is currently at minus 10 overall with five holes left in his second round, sitting at three under for the day. Can he hold on to the lead? Big names like Adam Scott minus3, Minu Lee minus3, and Cam Smith minus 2 are all set to tee off this afternoon, promising an exciting battle for the top spot. Leaderboard live scores. Follow all the action in the live blog below. Can’t see it? Click here. Round one recap. A debut to remember. In a truly remarkable turn of events, littleknown Spaniard Rocco Rapetto Taylor delivered one of the most insane finishes ever witnessed at Royal Queensland. With half the field still wrapping up their opening rounds on Friday morning, the 23-year-old, fresh off a promotion from the hotel planner tour and celebrating his birthday yesterday, went on an unbelievable birdie birdie eagle eagle birdie birdie tear to play the last six holes of his first round in a staggering 8under par. Rapedto Taylor needed just 29 strokes to navigate the front nine, his second nine, ultimately signing for a sevenunder par 64, placing him just one shot behind his countryman Sebastian Garcia, who led at minus 8 at the end of the first round. First round in Australia, first round on the DP World Tour. So very, very happy. I’m going to remember it for a long time, Rapetto Taylor exclaimed. Garcia was already at minus 7 with three holes remaining when Lightning forced a suspension of play on Thursday afternoon. He then calmly birdied the ninth, his final hole to cap off a bogey-free 63. It’s a testament to his composure and skill under pressure. Australian veteran Brett Rankin emerged as the top local hope in the opening round, matching Rapetto Taylor’s 64 to share second place. The 39-year-old also finished strong, carting five birdies on the front nine, his second nine. Daniel Gale, who famously won a BMW with a hole-in-one on the par 311th yesterday, remains in contention with a 6under par 65. Mark Leechman found himself among a group of players who shot 67s, including fellow Australian Anthony Quail, who has Tigerwood’s former Caddy Steve Williams on the bag this week, and New Zealand PGA Tour player Ryan Fox. Other notable scores from the first round included Adam Scott minus3, Minu Lee minus3, Cam Davis minus3, Cam Smith minus2, and Marco Penge minus one. Read more. Thursday Rap. Aussie Pro wins epic hole-in-one prize. Stars vent over wild 2:45 a.m. detail. Smith preview. Why Broncos bungle sums up his slide and $580 million call that could reignite him. Feature. A horror incident almost derailed this emerging golf star’s career. Here’s how he fought back. Daniel Gail nails a US Open hole in 1038. Notable tea times round two all times QLD time 7:30 a.m. Whole 10 Daniel Hillier Cam Davis Wen Neman 7:40 a.m. Whole 10 Abraham Answer Mark Leechman Rasmus Neargard Peterson 12:30 p.m. Whole 1 Marco Penge Minwi Cam Smith 12:40 p.m. Whole 1 Ryan Fox Adam Scott Elvis Smiley So what are your thoughts? Will Nean make the cut? Can Leechman or Davis bring home the trophy for Australia? And is Rapetto Taylor’s incredible debut a sign of things to come? Let us know in the comments below.
