Senior Open Champion Paul Broadhurst joined an exclusive group of players to have won at both Carnoustie and Pebble Beach by winning the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach.
Having taken victory at the Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex in July around Carnoustie, the 51 year old joins Ben Hogan and Tom Watson as only the third player to win around both illustrious courses.
The Englishman – a six-time European Tour winner – birdied the 18thto take a one-shot victory on the PGA Tour Champions ahead of Bernhard Langer and Kevin Sutherland.
“Well, it obviously went really, really well,” he said. “I didn't really see too many scoreboards around the course so I wasn't 100 percent sure how I was doing. It was almost a bit of a contest with myself and Kevin Sutherland the first six or seven holes.
“It wasn't really until 14 that I sort of knew that I was tied for the lead anyway, which was probably a help. You just keep playing, just keep trying making birdies really.
“I was well aware of what was going on and knew I needed to birdie the last to avoid a play-off. I probably hit two of the best shots I've ever hit up 18. Perfect tee shot and a really good utility into the green just on the front edge. I managed to two-putt from 30 feet, so I’m absolutely delighted.”
Broadhurst leads the European Senior Tour Order of Merit, just over €80,000 ahead of second-placed Colin Montgomerie, while Langer tops the American equivalent, the Charles Schwab Cup.
