Things looked so promising for a while, but Sepp Straka really needs to step up his game again on his way to the grand finale of the BMW PGA Championship. The Austrian, who had performed strongly throughout the week, dropped back to 34th place before Saturday's final round and now sits at a respectable -6 shots. After a truly strong second round with a 67 on the Surrey course, it still seemed as though Straka would be contending at the top.
As recently as Friday evening, after making the cut, Straka was in twelfth place and had the leaders firmly in his sights. However, Saturday brought the setback. Now, it's about pulling out all the stops once more at the Wentworth Club and fighting his way back into contention for a top finish among the frontrunners. The course is unforgiving, but also full of opportunities.
The Field Charges Ahead
While Straka lost some ground, the competition at the top really heated up. Ryan Gerard had taken the lead after two rounds with an impressive -12. Adam Scott and Filippo Celli followed closely on his heels, both at -10. Rory McIlroy is also back in full swing after a third round featuring an eagle on the final hole, shaking up the leaderboard. So, the competition is clearly wide awake.
Final Push on the Course
For Sepp Straka, this means: Keep his head up and focus on the final round. The BMW PGA Championship is known for its drama, and especially on a final day, anything can still happen. A strong finish is the goal to conclude this week fittingly. The stage is certainly set for an exciting finale.
