Aaron Leitmannstetter claimed victory at the Palmares Open V, the eighth tournament of the PT Tour 2025, in a thrilling playoff against England's George Mason. The event, held at the Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Resort in Lagos, Portugal, showcased exceptional golf talent and delivered a nail-biting finish.
Leitmannstetter entered the final round with a two-shot lead over Mason but faced stiff competition as Mason carded an impressive score of 69 to match Leitmannstetter's total of 200 (-16). The playoff took place on the 10th hole, a challenging par-4, where Leitmannstetter secured the win with a par while Mason settled for a bogey.
Liam Johnston finished third with a total score of 201 (-15), while Portugal's Tomás Bessa was the top local player, tying for 10th place with a score of 208 (-8). The Palmares Open V was a testament to the high level of competition on the PT Tour, setting the stage for the upcoming Optilink Tour Championship.