South African Keith Horne leads Senior PGA Championship

Horne, who never played in a regular major, has a one-shot lead heading into the final round.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:25am

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Keith Horne of South Africa shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead in the Senior PGA Championship. Horne has never played in a regular major championship, but this could be his biggest win of his career if he can hold on to the lead in the final round.

Why it matters

The Senior PGA Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour Champions schedule. A win for Horne, who has never contended in a major before, would be a significant career achievement.

The details

Horne, who has nine wins on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa and spent two decades on the Asian Tour, admitted he doesn't feel fully comfortable with his swing this week. However, he was able to post a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead heading into the final round.

  • The third round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was played on Saturday, April 19.

The players

Keith Horne

A South African golfer who has nine wins on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa and spent two decades on the Asian Tour, but has never played in a regular major championship.

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What they’re saying

“There's nothing better than playing in a big golf tournament and feeling in full control of your golf swing, but you know, that's not the case this week,”

— Keith Horne

What’s next

Horne will look to hold on to his one-shot lead in the final round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship on Sunday, April 20.

The takeaway

Despite not feeling fully comfortable with his swing, Keith Horne has put himself in position to potentially win the biggest tournament of his career at the Senior PGA Championship. A victory would be a significant achievement for a player who has never contended in a major championship before.