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Tustin Today
By the People, for the People
Mason Greene holds onto lead into final round of 71st ECP Brazil Open
The 25-year-old PGA TOUR Americas rookie will take a one-shot advantage into Sunday's final round.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:54pm
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A young golfer's quest for his first professional victory takes shape in a cubist interpretation of the pivotal final round.Tustin TodayMason Greene, a 25-year-old from Tustin, California, will enter the final round of the 71st ECP Brazil Open with a one-stroke lead after carding a 66 in the third round at the Rio Olympic Golf Course. Greene, who earned his PGA TOUR Americas membership just two weeks ago at Q-School, is making just his second TOUR-sanctioned start as a professional.
Why it matters
The ECP Brazil Open is one of the premier events on the PGA TOUR Americas schedule, and a win for the young Greene would be a significant early-career achievement as he looks to establish himself on the developmental tour and potentially earn a PGA TOUR card in the future.
The details
Greene, who played five seasons at UCLA from 2019-2024, is at 14-under par through 54 holes and holds a one-shot advantage over the field. He carded five birdies and one bogey in his third-round 66 to maintain his position atop the leaderboard.
- The 71st ECP Brazil Open is being played April 16-19, 2026 at the Rio Olympic Golf Course.
- Greene fired a third-round 66 on Saturday, April 18, 2026 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round.
The players
Mason Greene
A 25-year-old professional golfer from Tustin, California who played five seasons at UCLA from 2019-2024 and recently earned his PGA TOUR Americas membership.
What’s next
Greene will look to hold onto his one-shot lead on Sunday and claim his first professional victory at the 71st ECP Brazil Open.
The takeaway
Greene's strong performance in just his second TOUR-sanctioned start as a professional highlights his potential as an up-and-coming player on the PGA TOUR Americas circuit. A win this week would be a significant early-career achievement as he aims to eventually earn a spot on the PGA TOUR.
