Spain's 23-year-old sensation Daniel Puig claimed his first DP World Tour title by winning the Australian PGA Championship with a decisive two-shot victory in Brisbane. The tournament has been dominated by Spanish golfers, particularly Seve Ballesteros' namesake, as Puig followed in the legendary Spaniard's footsteps to secure his maiden major win.
The 2025 Australian PGA Championship final leaderboard revealed that Puig finished with an impressive five-under-par 66 in Sunday's final round, securing a total score of 18 under par. China's Ding Wenyi carded a strong final-round 66 and settled for second place on 16 under. However, Australia's Marc Leishman and New Zealand's Nick Voke trailed behind with scores of 15 under.
Puig, who also competes on the LIV Golf Tour, secured his third professional title after two victories on the Asian Tour in 2023 and 2024. Prior to this win, Puig's best performance on the DP World Tour was third place at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in January.
Reflecting on his triumph, Puig acknowledged that he kept his cool despite feeling nervous about the task ahead, adding that it felt amazing after numerous close calls throughout the year and last. He also stated that thinking about past mistakes did slightly affect him but allowed him to regain composure quickly.
Moreover, this victory marked a historic moment for European golfers, with Puig claiming his first title since England's David Howell in 1998. The tournament has now seen Puig emulate Seve Ballesteros' legacy as the Spanish golfer secured the top spot on the leaderboard and took home the Australian PGA Championship trophy.
Overall, Puig's triumphant victory demonstrated his talent and prowess as a professional golfer, with the Spaniard setting himself up for an exciting future in golf.
The 2025 Australian PGA Championship final leaderboard revealed that Puig finished with an impressive five-under-par 66 in Sunday's final round, securing a total score of 18 under par. China's Ding Wenyi carded a strong final-round 66 and settled for second place on 16 under. However, Australia's Marc Leishman and New Zealand's Nick Voke trailed behind with scores of 15 under.
Puig, who also competes on the LIV Golf Tour, secured his third professional title after two victories on the Asian Tour in 2023 and 2024. Prior to this win, Puig's best performance on the DP World Tour was third place at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in January.
Reflecting on his triumph, Puig acknowledged that he kept his cool despite feeling nervous about the task ahead, adding that it felt amazing after numerous close calls throughout the year and last. He also stated that thinking about past mistakes did slightly affect him but allowed him to regain composure quickly.
Moreover, this victory marked a historic moment for European golfers, with Puig claiming his first title since England's David Howell in 1998. The tournament has now seen Puig emulate Seve Ballesteros' legacy as the Spanish golfer secured the top spot on the leaderboard and took home the Australian PGA Championship trophy.
Overall, Puig's triumphant victory demonstrated his talent and prowess as a professional golfer, with the Spaniard setting himself up for an exciting future in golf.