Michael Wright – file photo
Queensland’s PGA Tour Champions rookie, Michael Wright, has the outright lead heading into the final round of the Sanford International in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the 50-year-old from Brisbane chasing his first victory since joining the tour earlier this year.
Wright has recorded just one top ten in 17 starts, that coming when 7th at the Kaulig Companies Championhip in but a second round of 65 today has him one shot ahead of Victorian Richard Green, another chasing a first victory on the PGA Tour Champions but who has played so well this season he is currently ranked 4th in the Charl Schwab Cup standings.
Wright was one of four Australians to have gained access to the PGA Tour Champions late in 2023 via Qualifying School .
Wright played his last four holes in 4 under today to take the lead over Green with Steve Alker, Stuart Appleby and Steve Allan in a share of 12th position at 3 under and just five from the lead, adding to the chances of a possible victory from the down-under brigade.
Victory tomorrow would earn a cheque of US$315,000.
