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Swanwick 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.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:06 AM
Swanwick surges to Asia-Pacific lead after defending champ Laopakdee fades
Key Things to Know
  • Zack Swanwick shot a 4-under 67 to take a two-shot lead at the Asia-Pacific Amateur.
  • Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee fell two strokes behind after carding a third-round 73.
  • Cooper Moore is tied for second with Laopakdee at 5-under 208.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Zack Swanwick of New Zealand shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur at Te Arai Links. Swanwick capitalized on defending champion Fifa Laopakdee's back-nine struggles, closing with a birdie on the 18th hole to reach 7-under 206.

Laopakdee held a two-shot lead before consecutive bogeys dropped him into a tie for second at 5-under alongside New Zealand's Cooper Moore. The tournament winner earns invitations to both the Masters and the British Open.

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