David Puig Claims Maiden DP World Tour Title At BMW Australian PGA Championship

Puig carded a blemish free final round to secure the victory in Brisbane by two strokes, with the Spaniard earning his first win on the DP World Tour circuit

David Puig hods the BMW Australian PGA Championship trophy
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David Puig has taken up full membership on the DP World Tour for 2026 and, in his first start of the season, he made it an event to remember.

Firing a five-under-par final round of 66, the LIV Golfer produced a two shot victory over Wenyi Ding, as Puig secured the BMW Australian PGA Championship and claimed a maiden DP World Tour title.

Starting the Sunday in a three-way tie alongside Ricardo Gouveia and Anthony Quayle at 13-under, the duo fell away over the final 18-holes, with both producing over-par rounds.

Puig, meanwhile, parred the opening hole, before following it up with three straight birdies to move to the top of the leaderboard, something he didn't relinquish over the remaining holes.

Making another birdie at the par 3 eighth, four straight pars ended with a fifth birdie of the day at the 13th, as a further five pars meant a blemish free final round and an 18-under tournament total.

David Puig raises his hands in the air after winning the BMW Australian PGA Championship

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Picking up a third professional win, two of which have come on the Asian Tour, it was a special victory for the 23-year-old, who became the second Spanish winner of the BMW Australian PGA Championship, joining Seve Ballesteros in the process.

After emulating Ballesteros, who secured his win at Royal Melbourne in 1981, Puig stated: "It feels unbelievable, especially winning here in Australia. They have awesome golf so I'm really excited and happy.

"I was definitely nervous, but I think I kind of kept my composure really well. Obviously that start helped a lot... Obviously my name being with Seve’s name as the only two Spaniards to have won this event makes it even more special. Really happy."

Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover news and social media.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round is a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°

Irons: TaylorMade P7CB

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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