David Puig turned 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 say his first DP World Tour title on 18 below.
It’s Puig’s third title as an expert after two wins on the Asian Tour in 2023 and 2024. His earlier greatest on the DP World Tour was third on the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in January.
“It feels wonderful,” stated Puig, who completed tenth within the 2025 Liv Golf Rankings. “I’ve actually had plenty of shut calls in just a few occasions all through this 12 months and final 12 months and I wasn’t in a position to pull it via.
“I used to be fairly nervous, particularly desirous about the previous somewhat bit, what I might have performed somewhat higher. However I stored 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 below, 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.
