Zack Swanwick leads Asia-Pacific Amateur in New Zealand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Zack Swanwick of New Zealand shot a 4-under 67 in the Asia-Pacific Amateur on Saturday, gaining a two-shot lead entering the final round. His total score is 7-under 206. Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee struggled, finishing with a 73, allowing Swanwick to capitalize. Cooper Moore is also in contention, sitting two shots behind after a 71. Kaito Sato is the only other player under par at 3-under 210. Swanwick aims to become the first New Zealander to win the tournament.
- •Swanwick leads at Te Arai Links in Tomarata, New Zealand.
- •Fifa Laopakdee dropped from contention after a disappointing round.
- •Cooper Moore finished strong to remain in the chase.
- •Kaito Sato is three shots back in fourth place.
- 6:06 AMESPN Golf — Swanwick surges to Asia-Pacific lead after defending champ Laopakdee fades
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Zack Swanwick surges into the lead at Asia-Pacific Amateur in New Zealand
"TOMARATA, New Zealand (AP) — Zack Swanwick of New Zealand seized on the sudden struggles of defending champion Fifa Laopakdee on Saturday in the Asia-Pacific Amateur and finished strong for a 4-under 67, giving him a two-shot lead going into the final round with a berth in the Masters and British Open going to the winner.Swanwick recovered from a tee shot into the sandy area left of the par-5 18th at Te Arai Links by making a 10-foot birdie putt to reach 7-under 206.
"Zack Swanwick shot a 4-under 67 to take a two-shot lead in the Asia-Pacific Amateur after Fifa Laopakdee struggled on the back nine and settled for a 73.
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External links- ESPN GolfOct 31, 2026, 6:06 AMSwanwick surges to Asia-Pacific lead after defending champ Laopakdee fades
Zack Swanwick shot a 4-under 67 to take a two-shot lead in the Asia-Pacific Amateur after Fifa Laopakdee struggled on the back nine and settled for a 73.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 4:27 AMZack Swanwick surges into the lead at Asia-Pacific Amateur in New Zealand
TOMARATA, New Zealand (AP) — Zack Swanwick of New Zealand seized on the sudden struggles of defending champion Fifa Laopakdee on Saturday in the Asia-Pacific Amateur and finished strong for a 4-under 67, giving him a two-shot lead going into the final round with a berth in the Masters and British Open going to the winner.Swanwick recovered from a tee shot into the sandy area left of the par-5 18th at Te Arai Links by making a 10-foot birdie putt to reach 7-under 206.
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