Adam Scott and Marc Leishman are in the hunt at the Australian PGA Championship. With a reduced PGA Tour schedule and Leishman’s LIV Tour commitments, this is a rare opportunity for these Aussie veterans to shine on home soil.
Scott, a former world No. 1 and Masters champion, shot a brilliant 5-under 66 on Saturday, while Leishman carded a 67. They’re tied for sixth, just two strokes off the lead.
The third-round lead is shared by three players: David Puig, Ricardo Gouveia, and Anthony Quayle, who has the legendary Steve Williams on his bag. The trio are at 13-under 200 after 54 holes.
Scott knows he’ll need a ‘beauty’ of a round to catch them. He hasn’t won a 72-hole event since 2020, but with his experience and talent, he’s a threat to take the title.
The weather has been a factor, with thunderstorms causing delays and soft greens, leading to lower scores. The Australian PGA is co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australia and the European Tour, adding to the prestige of the event.
Don’t miss the exciting final round as Scott and Leishman aim to bring the trophy home. Who will prevail? Find out in this thrilling conclusion!
The Australian PGA Championship is heating up and Adam Scott is on the hunt, trailing a trio of leaders as the tournament heads into its final round. But here’s where it gets intriguing. One of those leaders, Anthony Quail, has a familiar face on his bag, none other than Steve Williams, the legendary caddy who once worked with Tiger Woods. Could this be the edge Quail needs to clinch the title? Meanwhile, Scott and fellow Aussie veteran Mark Leechman are just two strokes back, setting the stage for a thrilling Sunday showdown at Royal Queensland. Why this matters more than you think. Scott and Leechman rarely compete on home soil these days. With Scott scaling back his PGA Tour schedule and Leechman committed to the LIV tour, opportunities to see these stars in Australia are dwindling. Add to that the fact that there are only two highlevel pro tournaments left in the country, this week’s PGA and next week’s Australian Open at Royal Melbourne, and you realize just how special this moment is. Scott, 45, fired a five under 66 on Saturday, while Leashman, 42, carded a 67, leaving them tied for sixth place. But the spotlight is on the trio at top the leaderboard. European tour regulars David Pug, 65, and Ricardo Guva, 66, alongside Quail, 67, who’s making waves with Williams by his side. Their 54 hole total of 13 under 200 has them in prime position. But Guviera admits consistency off the tea and hitting greens are key here, especially on a course like this. And this is the part most people miss. Minute Wu Lee 67 and second round leader Kazuma Kabori 68 are just one stroke back tied for fourth. Kabori a Japanese-born New Zealander started Saturday with two birdies after finishing Friday with four consecutive ones but then settled into 16 straight pars. Can he reignite his momentum in the final round? Scott knows he’ll need something special to catch the leaders. I’ll need a beauty tomorrow, he said. The former world number one and 2013 Masters champion posted eight birdies against three bogeies, but he hasn’t won a 72 hole event since the 2020 Genesis Invitational. It’s hard to complain about a 66, but I’ll need a strong front nine to stay in the mix, he added. I can’t afford to stall. It’s too bunched at the top. Controversial question. Does Steve Williams presence give Quail an unfair advantage? Some argue that having a Caddy with Williams experience could tip the scales, while others believe it’s all about the player skill. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. The tournament hasn’t been without its challenges. Thunderstorms delayed play on Thursday and Saturday, forcing nearly half the field to finish their first round on Friday. But the silver lining, the rain softened the greens and lift clean and place rules on the fairways led to lower scores overall. Jeff Ogelvy, the 2006 US Open champion and future international team captain for the 2025 President’s Cup, shot a 66 and sits at 10 under, three strokes behind the leaders. Meanwhile, the Australian PGA, co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australia and the European Tour, marks the start of the European Tours 2025 to 26 season, just weeks after Rory Mroy claimed the race to Dubai title. Speaking of Mroy, he’ll headline next week’s Australian Open, adding even more excitement to the Aussie Golf calendar. As the final round unfolds, one thing is clear. This tournament is far from over. Will Scott pull off a comeback? Can Quail and Williams make history together? Or will an underdog steal the show? Tune in to find out. And don’t forget to share your predictions below.
