Adam Scott and Marc Leishman are in hot pursuit of the leaders at the Australian PGA Championship. With a reduced PGA Tour schedule and LIV Tour commitments, these Australian veterans are making a rare appearance back home.
The third-round lead is shared by David Puig, Ricardo Gouveia, and Anthony Quayle, who has the legendary Steve Williams as his caddie. Can Scott and Leishman mount a challenge in the final round?
Join us as we break down the action, discuss the strategies, and analyze the chances of a home-grown victory. Will Scott’s experience and former world No. 1 status be enough to overcome the leaders? Find out in this thrilling golf showdown.
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Adam Scott is closing in on the leaders and one of them has a secret weapon. Tigerwood’s former caddy. The race for the Australian PGA Championship title at Royal Queensland is heating up and Sunday’s final round promises high drama. Brisbane, Australia. Veteran golfers Adam Scott and Mark Leechman are only two shots behind the leaders as the final round looms. Despite being homegrown talents, both rarely compete in Australia these days. Scott’s scaledback PJ tour schedule and Leechman’s commitment to the LIV tour keep them overseas for most of the year. With only two top tier events left on Australian soil, this week’s PGA and next week’s Australian Open at Royal Melbourne, fans are savoring every moment. Scott, 45, turned back the clock with a sparkling five under 66 on Saturday, while 42-year-old Leechman matched him stroke for stroke with the 67. The two now share sixth place, just within striking distance. But the spotlight currently shines on a trio at the top. Spain’s David Pig, 65, Portugal’s Ricardo Guvia, 66, and Australia’s Anthony Quail, 67, who happens to be partnered with none other than Steve Williams, the legendary Caddyy once on Tiger Woods back. Their combined 54 whole score sits at an impressive 13 under 200. I stayed consistent off the tea and found plenty of greens. That’s crucial here, Guvia said, reflecting on his round. His steadiness might just be what separates him on a course known for punishing even the smallest errors. Hovering just one stroke behind are Minu Lee, 67, and second round leader Kazuma Kobori, 68. Kabori, the Japanese-born New Zealander who caught attention with his birdie frenzy on Friday, began Saturday with two more birdies, but cooled off dramatically, posting 16 straight pars. Momentum, it seems, comes and goes in streaks. Scott, a former world number one and the 2013 Masters champion, knows what it takes to close. With eight birdies and three bogeies on Saturday, his game looked polished but not flawless. It’s tough to complain about a 66, he admitted with a grin. Tomorrow, I’ll need a strong start. Maybe get my name near the top with seven or eight holes left and then finish strong. It’s going to take a beauty to win it. It’s hard not to root for him. Scott owns 32 professional titles, yet he hasn’t lifted a 72-hole trophy since the Genesis Invitational back in 2020. Could this be his long-awaited breakthrough moment back home? Of course, Mother Nature had her own plans. Thunderstorms again disrupted play, marking the third weather delay of the tournament. After Thursday’s wash out pushed many rounds into Friday, Saturday brought another 2-hour pause. The silver lining, softer greens, and the implementation of the lift, clean, and place rule, which allowed for more aggressive scoring. Meanwhile, 2006 US Open champion Jeff Oggovie reminded everyone he’s still capable of magic. His 66 put him at 10 under, just three behind the leaders. Oggov, who will captain the international team at next year’s President’s Cup in Medina, looked composed and quietly confident. This year’s Australian PGA is jointly sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australia and the European Tour, which just launched its 2025 to 26 season, fresh off Rory Mroyy’s race to Dubai Triumph. And speaking of Mroy, he’s expected to headline next week’s Australian Open, adding even more star power to the local golf scene. But here’s the real question. Can Adam Scott finally end his four-year winless drought on home turf? Or will the storyline belong to Anthony Quail, guided by Tigerwood’s old caddy, writing a new chapter in Australian golf? Share your thoughts below. Who’s your pick to take the title?
