Kazuma Kobori: Rising Star Shines with Stellar Finish at PGA

Kazuma Kobori surged to take a one-stroke lead in the Australian PGA Championship with a remarkable 8-under 63. He achieved an overall score of 10-under 132 by finishing the round with four consecutive birdies. The competition remains fierce with Brett Rankin and Marco Penge close behind.

Kazuma Kobori, a Japanese-born New Zealander, set the course alight at the Australian PGA Championship with an incredible performance. By crafting four consecutive birdies, he concluded the round at an 8-under 63, thus seizing the lead on Friday at Royal Queensland.

Kobori, who previously claimed the 2019 New Zealand PGA Championship, now commands a ten-under total of 132. His stellar round also included a hole-in-one, further demonstrating his superb form in the tournament.

Despite the fierce competition, with Australia's Brett Rankin and European tour sensation Marco Penge just three strokes behind, Kobori maintains his one-stroke advantage, setting the stage for a thrilling next round. The championship is co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour of Australia and the European tour, marking an exciting start to the new season.

(With inputs from agencies.)