What you need to know about Scott Hend

Scott Hend made the biggest climb Saturday at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational with a 7-under-par 63.

Wait, who?

The Australian made eight birdies and just one bogey in the third round, hitting six fairways and 11 greens in regulation while needing just 22 putts. He now has an opportunity to win his first PGA Tour title and gain a three-year PGA Tour exemption on Sunday.

Here's what you need to know about the 43-year-old who's turning heads this weekend.

Turned pro: 1998

World rank: 107th

Birthplace: Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Current tour: PGA Tour of Australasia, European Tour

Asian Tour success got him to Akron

The Aussie won the Asian Tour Order of Merit in 2016 to get into this week's field. Hend earned $1,004,792 in 11 events played last season, claiming two tournaments - the True Thailand Classic and the Queen's Cup.

"I'd love to get back and play full time on the PGA Tour," Hend told Amanda Balionis of CBS. "I love playing the Asian Tour and I love playing the European Tour, but the PGA Tour is where everybody wants to be."

From awe to achievement in 4 days

Hend made his first trip around Firestone Country Club on Tuesday, and tweeted out his amazement at Sergio Garcia's second-round 61 in the 2014 tournament.

Hend's 63 on Saturday stands as the low round of the tournament.

He's a globe-trotter

Since competing in the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol, Hend has played in 23 different countries, and on every continent with the exception of Antarctica.

"I love being a golf professional, so I travel the world," he told Will Gray of Golf Channel.

Style with purpose

Hend rocked these golf shoes Saturday at Firestone to honor the military.

"I thought I'd wear them out today for the appreciation of all the things the service people, the military guys ... It's just out of respect for the guys that serve the country, and let us live in this great country," Hend said.