Carlos Ortiz, a Mexican golf champion, is leading the important Macau Tournament on the Asian circuit as of March 23, 2025. After finishing the third round, Ortiz is tied for the top spot with American Patrick Reed. Ortiz's impressive performance has pushed veteran golfer Sergio Garcia down in the standings.
At the start of the third round, Ortiz was just one stroke behind Reed but made an impressive comeback. The turning point in the match came at the 8th hole when Ortiz scored an eagle, which was followed by three birdies, propelling him to the top. Currently, both Ortiz and Reed are tied with a score of 194, which is 16 under par.
Reed, however, is not fazed by Ortiz's remarkable performance. He finished the third round with a score of 67, recording six birdies and three bogeys, keeping pace with Ortiz. This sets the stage for a thrilling final round.
If Ortiz wins this tournament, it will mark his third major victory. His previous successes include a victory at the 2020 PGA Tour in Houston and consecutive wins at the LIV Saudi Arabia Tour in the same city in June 2024. At 33 years old, Ortiz hails from Guadalajara and is currently ranked 387th in the world.
Following Ortiz and Reed are Germany's Dominik Foos and America’s Jason Kokrak, who are both tied for third place at -13. Lucas Herbert from Australia sits in fifth place at -11.
Meanwhile, experienced golfer Sergio Garcia's fortunes took a turn as he recorded a score of 69 in the third round, now sitting at -10, which puts him six strokes behind the leaders. This is a two-stroke drop from where he was after the first and second rounds. Garcia currently shares his sixth position with Kieran Vincent from Zimbabwe.
Colombia's Sebastian Munoz and another LIV circuit player, Spain's David Puig, find themselves in tough positions for the title, currently at -9 and -3, respectively.
The Macau Tournament has notable features, being held in the former Portuguese colony under Chinese administration since 1999, and it awards three direct entry spots to the British Open. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place from July 17 to July 20.
As for Sergio Garcia, the seasoned golfer has been active in the professional tour since 1999. He achieved a world ranking of 2nd after winning the HSBC Champions in 2008, just behind Tiger Woods. Today, Garcia is ranked 128th in the world, a significant drop compared to his peak.
In summary, with an exciting last day looming, both Ortiz and Reed are set to battle for glory at the Macau Tournament, aiming to secure their place in history with a win.
