Daniel van Tonder continues to impress at the NGC 2025 with another spectacular hole-out on the 11th hole, marking his sixth birdie of the day. His consistent play and sharp short game have been key factors in his strong performance so far.
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Bernd Wiesberger stays in the mix at the DP World Tour’s Crown Australian Open. McIlroy survives the cut, Paul advances.
At the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, an unusual interruption brought play to a temporary halt. Marcus Armitage, competing in one of the season’s final events on the DP World Tour, was stopped at the fifth hole due to an unexpected visitor on the course.
Kristoffer Reitan continues to impress at the South African tournament, moving to -11 and showing strong form as the event progresses.
Viktor Hovland displayed an unusual choice of club during the Nedbank Golf Challenge, opting for a wedge shot on the green rather than a traditional putt. This rare decision caught the attention of many, highlighting the Norwegian’s creativity and confidence under pressure.
Viktor Hovland demonstrates impressive touch on the green using a wedge, showcasing his short game skills during the NGC 2025 tournament.
Tiger Woods’ invitational event on the PGA Tour, the Hero World Challenge, once again brings together 20 of the world’s top golfers. On day one at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas, Austria’s Sepp Straka impressed with a bogey-free round of six under par to join a five-way tie at the top. Alongside Straka, Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Akshay Bhatia, and Wyndham Clark also share the lead after the opening round.
PGA Tour: Scheffler Drops Solo Lead on Final Hole
Scottie Scheffler looked poised to take the solo lead late on Thursday after a near-flawless round. The American started strong with birdies on holes 2 and 3, followed by another on 6. He narrowly missed an eagle on 7 but still carded his fourth birdie. At four under heading to the back nine, Scheffler added birdies on holes 13, 14, and 15 to tie J.J. Spaun for the lead. Spaun, who teed off earlier, bogeyed the 18th, giving Scheffler a chance to take the outright lead. However, he too faltered at the challenging final hole, settling for a bogey and a share of the lead heading into Friday.
Sepp Straka’s Bogey-Free Round Puts Him on Top
Sepp Straka made a strong return in his first individual event since the Tour Championship in August. The Austrian showed no signs of rust, starting with a birdie on the opening hole. He added another on the par-5 third, narrowly missing an eagle chip. A quiet front nine left him at two under, but Straka caught fire on the back nine. He stuck his tee shot close on 12 for an easy birdie, followed by another on 14. With birdies on 17 and 18—holes that challenged many—Straka surged into the five-way tie for the lead heading into round two.
Sepp Straka and Scottie Scheffler are tied for the lead after Round 1 of the PGA Tour’s Hero World Challenge. The field remains tight.
Aldrich Potgieter, last year’s runner-up and a rising star on the PGA Tour, made an early statement at the 2025 Nedbank Golf Challenge by chipping in for birdie at the first hole. The South African showcased his precision and calm under pressure on the opening hole, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting tournament.
Rory McIlroy delivered an electrifying finish at the 2025 Crown Australian Open, showcasing why he remains one of the premier players on the DP World Tour. His final three holes were a masterclass in precision and nerve, thrilling fans and solidifying his status among the elite.