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Austin Hurt and Charlie Beljan head into the final round tied for the lead at 3-under par. The PGA Professional Championship concludes today at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon, with twenty spots in the prestigious PGA Championship up for grabs.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Tournament: 58th edition of PGA Professional Championship, April 26-29, 2026
- Leaders: Austin Hurt and Charlie Beljan both at 3-under, entering final 18 holes
- Field: 312 PGA of America professionals from all 41 PGA Sections competing
- Prize: $850,000 purse, with winner receiving $75,600 and automatic PGA Championship spot
Hurt Holds Firm Despite Brutish Bandon Conditions
Austin Hurt, the head professional at Wing Point Golf & Country Club in Washington, maintained his lead through three rounds despite shooting a difficult 5-over 77 on Tuesday. Strong coastal winds tested every competitors’ shot-making ability. Hurt opened the tournament with an impressive 8-under 64 and has led or co-led every day.
“It was very hard all the way around,” Hurt said after his third-round performance. “I faced adversity super early and tried to weather that through five holes. I’ve really been focusing on taking it one shot at a time.” His composure under pressure, combined with four birdies on the back nine, allowed him to weather the challenging conditions and preserve his position.
PGA Professional Championship final round Wednesday at Bandon Dunes in Oregon
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Beljan’s PGA Tour Experience Shines Through
Charlie Beljan, winner of the 2012 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic on the PGA Tour, now teaches at Torreon Golf Club in Arizona. He carded a 2-over 74 in round three and credited his professional experience for staying competitive in brutal wind. Beljan made an eagle on the par-5 ninth hole and followed with a birdie on the par-4 tenth to gain momentum.
“This was different, but I’m so proud of the way I hung in there today,” Beljan stated. “There’s eighteen more holes of golf. Anybody’s ballgame, especially out here. So I’m excited for the challenge.”
Pursuing the Top 20 for Major Championship Glory
Chasing the co-leaders is a three-man tie for third at 2-under total. Ben Kern of South Bloomfield, Ohio, shot the low round of the day with a 5-under 67 to move into contention. Derek Berg from Duvall, Washington and Houston native Jesse Droemer both sit just two shots behind the leaders heading into Wednesday.
| Player | Score | Position |
| Austin Hurt | 3-Under | T1 |
| Charlie Beljan | 3-Under | T1 |
| Ben Kern, Derek Berg, Jesse Droemer | 2-Under | T3 |
“It was very hard all the way around. I faced adversity super early and tried to weather that through five holes. It was going bad and I really tried to keep my head on my shoulders and take it one shot at a time.”
— Austin Hurt, Tournament Co-Leader
What’s at Stake: PGA Championship Berths and History
The top 20 finishers in today’s final round will earn coveted spots in the 108th PGA Championship on May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The champion and qualifiers will compete as members of the Corebridge Financial Team against the world’s elite golfers for major championship glory.
Defending champion Tyler Collet from Vero Beach, Florida won last year’s event with a dominant 15-under par performance, the largest margin of victory since 2012. Collet is back competing at Bandon Dunes as one of 14 past champions in this year’s field, making his seventh appearance in the championship.
Can You Predict the Final Champion at Oregon’s Legendary Coastal Course?
Today’s final round begins at 3:00 PM local time with live coverage on Golf Channel from 6-9 PM Eastern. The Bandon Dunes courses, designed by David McLay Kidd and Tom Doak, will be set to championship speeds with selective tee boxes that present a significantly tougher test than everyday play.
With strong coastal winds continuing to influence every shot and the pressure of qualifying for the PGA Championship intensifying, Wednesday promises dramatic finishes and unexpected storylines. Will Hurt and Beljan hold their nerve, or will one of the challengers climb the leaderboard on the breezy Oregon oceanside?
Sources
- Golfweek – Round 3 results and leader commentary from April 29, 2026
- PGA.com – Championship details, course information, and purse breakdown
- PGA Tournaments – Schedule and official championship information
