Kazuma Kobori takes lead after 2 rounds of the Australian PGA

Japanese-born New Zealander Kazuma Kobori seized a one-stroke lead at the Australian PGA Championship, firing a spectacular 8-under 63 Friday. Finishing with four consecutive birdies, the 2019 New Zealand PGA winner sits at 10-under 132 at Royal Queensland, complementing a first round that featured a hole-in-one. Australian Brett Rankin is tied for second following a 69, having completed his opener earlier due to storms. Meanwhile, Spain’s Sebastian Garcia and highest-ranked entrant Marco Penge remain three strokes back. Conversely, local favorite Cameron Smith struggled significantly, shooting 75 to miss his seventh straight cut while admitting confusion regarding his game.

This event commences the European Tour's 2025-26 season, co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australia after the Race to Dubai concluded. The action continues next week at the Australian Open, where superstar Rory McIlroy headlines the field beginning December 4 at Royal Melbourne, creating massive anticipation for another exciting week of golf.