Bernhard Langer became the first person in history to win the Constellation Senior Players Championship three years in a row, beating former Ryder Cup partner Miguel Angel Jiménez by one shot.
Langer, a European Senior Tour member, carded rounds of 71, 68 and 69, and closed his final round of 73 with a 12 foot putt for birdie which secured him the title at Philadelphia Cricket Club ahead of Spaniard Jiménez and American Joe Durant.
At 58 years old, the German became the oldest winner in the history of the tournament and this weekend’s victory was his third on the PGA TOUR Champions circuit in 2016.
"It was a tough, tough day," Langer said. "The wind was so gusty and so strong at times, I was wondering if they were going to call the tournament today. The ball was moving a lot and there were a few putts, if you hit them at the wrong time, the ball would have just continued to go.
"I made nothing until I made about a six-footer on 17 and a 12-footer on 18, that was about it. Made nothing all day and had many opportunities.
“Whether that was me or the wind or the greens, who knows, but it was difficult and I don't think there were many good scores.
"I was fortunate that I was never really caught. I think I was always in the lead all day, even though it dwindled to one or two at a time, but I was always in the lead. So even though I made some bogeys here and there, I still kept my nose in front.”
Fellow Senior Tour member, Jiménez said: “Well he’s Bernhard Langer. He’s been a top class player for many, many years. He’s an outstanding player. Still very fit, still strong, still passionate about golf.”
