Pushing his record as the oldest winner on the 50-and-over Tour to 65 years, 10 months, 5 days, the German star broke a tie with Hale Irwin for the victory mark with No.46.
“I have my mother that’s going to be 100 on August 4th, so I think I have good genes,” Langer said. “Hopefully, I’ll be around a few more years.”
Seven strokes ahead on the back nine, Langer bogeyed the final three holes for a one-under 70 and a two-stroke victory over home-state favourite Steve Stricker.
“Never thought it would happen at a U.S Senior Open, but I’m very thrilled that the record of 46 wins happened this week,” added Langer.
“It’s certainly one of the greatest tournaments we ever compete in, and to beat this field, where everybody was here, especially Stricker and (Jerry) Kelly on their home grounds, is a very special feeling.”
“I have my mother that’s going to…
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