Padraig Harrington became the fourth golfer to defend his U.S. Senior Open title, shooting a final-round 66 to win by four shots at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.
Harrington’s Record-Tying Win
Harrington, a 54-year-old Irishman, also joined Miller Barber as the only three-time winners in the tournament’s 46-year history. He finished at 12-under 268, birdying the first two holes and having four birdies with only one bogey.
Third-round leader Stewart Cink was runner-up for the second straight year, shooting 71 and finishing at 8-under 272. George McNeill shot a 71 and finished with a 6-under 274, while Ian Poulter and Retief Goosen were at 5-under 275 and 4-under 276, respectively.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
