David Puig grew to become the primary Spanish winner of the Australian PGA Championship since Seve Ballesteros in 1981 with a two-shot victory in Brisbane.
The 23-year-old, who additionally competes on the LIV Golf Tour, carded a bogey-free five-under 66 in Sunday’s ultimate spherical to assert his first DP World Tour title on 18 underneath.
It’s Puig’s third title as knowledgeable after two wins on the Asian Tour in 2023 and 2024. His earlier finest on the DP World Tour was third on the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in January.
“It feels wonderful,” mentioned Puig, who completed tenth within the 2025 Liv Golf Rankings. “I’ve actually had numerous shut calls in just a few occasions all through this yr and final yr and I wasn’t capable of pull it by means of.
“I used to be fairly nervous, particularly serious about the previous somewhat bit, what I might have carried out somewhat higher. However I saved my composure very well.”
In addition to emulating legendary compatriot Ballesteros, Puig can be the primary European winner since England’s David Howell in 1998.
China’s Ding Wenyi additionally carded a final-round 66 to complete second on 16 underneath, with Australian Marc Leishman and New Zealand’s Nick Voke tied for third one shot additional again.
Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia started the ultimate day as joint-leader however struggled to a one-over 72 to complete tied for eighth with Australian Daniel Gale.
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