David Toms fires 63 to take 3-stroke lead at Chubb Classic

Toms heads into the final round at 14-under 130, three clear of Australia's Michael Wright

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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David Toms carded a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Saturday to take control of the Chubb Classic at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Toms heads into the final round at 14-under 130, three clear of Australia's Michael Wright, who stayed in the mix with a 4-under 68 to reach 11 under for the tournament.

Why it matters

Toms is looking to capture his first PGA Tour Champions victory, while Wright is seeking his first win on the senior circuit. The Chubb Classic is one of the premier events on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, making this a high-profile tournament with significant implications for the players' seasons.

The details

Toms credited his strong putting as the key to his round, saying he didn't have to think much about the speed of the greens, allowing him to focus on his lines. Wright could have been closer to the lead but double-bogeyed the par-4 17th hole after being "a little bit rattled" by an issue with playing partner Darren Clarke's tee shot. Justin Leonard and Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina share third at 10 under, with Argentine Angel Cabrera and Steve Flesch tied for fifth at 9 under.

  • David Toms carded a 9-under 63 on Saturday.
  • Toms heads into the final round at 14-under 130.

The players

David Toms

A professional golfer who is looking to capture his first PGA Tour Champions victory.

Michael Wright

An Australian professional golfer who is seeking his first win on the senior circuit.

Justin Leonard

A professional golfer who is tied for third at 10 under par.

Ricardo Gonzalez

An Argentine professional golfer who is tied for third at 10 under par.

Angel Cabrera

An Argentine professional golfer who is tied for fifth at 9 under par.

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What they’re saying

“Any time you make nine birdies, you obviously rolled the ball well. That was the key today. Speed was good on the greens. Once you don't really have to think about the speed, if you can just think about the line and the speed come natural, that's the way I putted today and it worked really well.”

— David Toms (statenews.net)

“We had a little bit of an issue with Darren's (Clarke) tee shot and I was a little bit rattled. My emotions were running a little bit high standing over that shot. I unfortunately got -- had a 6-iron and cut it a bit too much. I didn't think it was as bad as it ended up being, but it ended up being just terrible. I had like a stick right behind the ball that I couldn't move because it would've moved the ball.”

— Michael Wright (statenews.net)

What’s next

Toms will look to hold onto his 3-stroke lead and capture his first PGA Tour Champions victory in the final round on Sunday.

The takeaway

David Toms has put himself in prime position to win the Chubb Classic with his stellar 9-under 63 on Saturday. However, with several players within striking distance, Toms will need to maintain his strong play in the final round to claim the title.