Zack Swanwick holds two-shot lead at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Saturday 31 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated 
New Zealander Zack Swanwick has taken a two-shot lead heading into the final round at Te Arai Links South Course. After a third-round 67, Swanwick sits at seven-under par. The tournament winner will receive invitations to both the 2027 Masters and The Open Championship.
Key facts
4 facts
- Zack Swanwick leads the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at seven-under par.
- The tournament is being held at Te Arai Links South.
- The winner earns invitations to the 2027 Masters and the 155th Open Championship.
- No New Zealander has won this championship since it began in 2009.
The full story
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New Zealander Zack Swanwick holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links South. Swanwick shot a four-under 67 on Saturday to reach seven-under par. He is seeking to become the first New Zealander to win the event.
Swanwick secured his position with a birdie on the par-five 18th hole after his drive landed in a waste area. He previously birdied the 13th and 14th holes during his third round. The University of Florida junior had been four-over par through six holes on the opening day.
Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand sits in a tie for second at five-under par. Laopakdee held a two-shot lead during the back nine on Saturday before recording a bogey on the 14th and a 73 overall. Fellow New Zealander Cooper Moore is also tied for second at five-under.
The tournament winner will receive invitations to the 2027 Masters Tournament and an exemption into the 155th Open Championship at St Andrews. Other players in contention include Kaito Sato of Japan at three-under par. Joshua Bai, Zach May, and Australia's Harry Takis are tied at even par.
How it developed
- Sat 31 Oct, 8:40pmThe fourth report notes that Swanwick was nine shots off the pace after his opening-round 72 before moving into contention.
Where reports differ
- Reports vary on Swanwick's position after the first round, with one stating he was four-over through six holes and another stating he was nine shots off the pace after a 72.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and RNZ.
