Bernhard Langer is making a strong move early in Round 2 at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, sitting just two shots behind the leader. The six-time Charles Schwab Cup Champion is showing why he remains a formidable competitor on the PGA TOUR Champions circuit.
Legendary golfer Ernie Els celebrated his birthday in style with a memorable round at the DECC Golf Club, showcasing his enduring skill and passion for the game. Fans witnessed a mix of impressive shots and lighthearted moments that highlighted why Els remains a beloved figure in the golf world.
Padraig Harrington once again demonstrated why he remains one of the most entertaining figures on the PGA TOUR Champions. In a recent event, the Irishman showcased not only his golfing skills but also his playful side, delighting fans with a memorable moment on the course.
The Legends Tour Q-School 2026 is set to take place from January 15 to 20 at the Gloria Golf Resort in Belek, Turkey. This unique qualifying school offers senior golfers a rare chance to secure a full season on the Legends Tour, competing alongside Ryder Cup legends and major championship winners.
For Charlie Woods, it was the first ace of his life. And at the PNC Championship, where all eyes have been on the teenager for several years. Except, in this case, those of his father Tiger Woods. He was busy with his bag when Charlie hit the ball into the hole from the tee on the par-3 4th.
It was a picture-book Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton GC in Florida. Team Langer and Team Woods met in the final flight and played a cat-and-mouse game over 18 holes to make it into the play-off. Early in the day, 15-year-old Charlie Woods provided a highlight when he holed out for an ace on the first par-3 of the course. Pictures between surprise and joy:
Charlie Woods just made his first ever hole-in-one!! 📺: GOLF Channel pic.twitter.com/yEvN3HuYWP — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 22, 2024
Although it was the first hole-in-one in ten years (and the second ever) at the PNC Championship, it wasn’t to stop there. Paddy Harington, son of Padraig Harrington, also played an ace. Just a few moments after Charlie’s hole-in-one on the 4th, he put the ball in the hole on the 8th.
The 2nd(!!) ace of the day 🤯 Paddy Harrington makes a hole-in-one to tie the lead! pic.twitter.com/Al3AEbr5wX — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) December 22, 2024
Charlie and Paddy were not the only players to attract attention. Carson Kuchar, the son of Matt Kuchar, also wowed the crowd. He put the ball into the hole on the par-4 16th with his second shot: hole-out eagle for Team Kuchar.
Eagle from long range 😲 Carson Kuchar holes it for eagle on No. 16! 📺: NBC pic.twitter.com/Eny6z8hOEi — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 22, 2024
And last but not least, we look at Gary Player, who at 89 was the oldest player in the field at the 2024 PNC Championship. In round 1, he played “only” even par with his grandson Alexander Hall. On Sunday, they improved by a total of ten strokes. The highlight: Gary Player holed his final putt on the 18th for eagle.
Gary Player for eagle! The 89-year-old goes out with a bang on No. 18 🔥 pic.twitter.com/j8om5RUOM9 — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) December 22, 2024
The Legends Tour has unveiled its first wave of tournaments scheduled for the 2025 season including two new events and an eye-watering prize pool for senior professionals. Legends Tour also continues to offer keen amateurs the greatest amateur experience in sport, playing alongside Legends of the game in stunning locations.
The globetrotting schedule will start with the 2025 Legends Tour Qualifying School played at Gloria Hotel and Resorts, Belek, Turkey (13th-20th January). Following this, sixteen additional tournaments have been confirmed including Barbados, Vietnam, Zambia, Greece, Ireland, France, Italy, Mexico and India.
New tournaments include the Marbella Legends at Aloha Golf Club, in Spain (14th-16th February) and the NI Legends Open to be played at Galgorm, Ballymena (29th-31st August), with more additions to be announced later this year.
They join Legends Tour staples such as the flagship Staysure PGA Seniors Championship which will return to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen (31st July-3rd August) for its third year following the success of previous year’s events and the OFX Irish Legends hosted on the championship course at Mount Juliet Estate (16th – 17th May), which has previously been the venue for five Irish Opens and two World Golf Championships.
Many of the Legends Tour’s brightest stars will be eyeing up Major victory in 2025 at the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club, Bethesda (22nd-25th May), the US Senior Open at The Broadmoor Golf Club, Colorado Springs (26th-29th June), and The Senior Open returning to Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire (24th-27th July).
As well as the tournament silverware, some of golf’s biggest names will also be competing for the largest prize pool in Legends Tour history. The €20million (more than €10million of which will be assigned outside of the Majors of senior men’s golf – the Senior PGA Championship, the US Senior Open and The Senior Open) represents a 16% increase in prize funds year-on-year.
Complementing the drama of the professional events will be the unique Legends Experience where passionate amateurs can tee off alongside their heroes in the Tour’s one-of-a-kind pro-am experience. Amateurs live the life of a professional golfer, playing in tournament conditions in-front of the crowds and TV cameras with access to the players’ lounge and locker room, private coaching clinics with our Legends and practice on the players’ range. Amateurs will also enjoy world-class hospitality and attend VIP functions, such as evenings hosted by Ryder Cup Legends. The Legends Experience has now been rolled out to 11 tournaments across the globe.
The Luxe Scot Celebrity Pro-Am will also return to the OFX Irish Legends and the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship and features stars from the world of sport and entertainment competing to raise money and awareness for their chosen charities.
Phil Harrison, CEO of the Legends Tour, said: “Over the summer we have been working hard and 2025 promises to be another incredible year for the Legends Tour.
“Securing new events in some truly spectacular venues around the world is always a key objective of ours, and we are thrilled with the additions to the schedule for this season, as well as the prestigious venues we are honoured to return to.
“Everything from the standard of competition to the number of amateurs getting involved has been growing year on year, and 2025 will be no exception. This is the earliest we’ve been able to announce next year’s schedule due to the new approach to multi-year tournament contracting. Further additions to the schedule will be announced later this year and we cannot wait to see it all unfold.”
(Written by Legends Tour Communication)
Bernhard Langer holds the record for the most wins on the Champions Tour with 46 victories. Padraig Harrington, 52 years old and therefore only recently eligible for the seniors tour, already has eight wins. Last Wednesday, Harrington was asked by a journalist whether he or another golfer would be able to break Langers record.
“No. I’ve tried to do the math on it as you would say, the maths as I would say. It doesn’t look possible or likely, but the reality is it mightn’t be me but all records are broken, that’s just the way it is.”
“When somebody sets a record, it’s a goal for somebody else and they’ll chase it down eventually. Certainly for myself, it would seem like an incredibly tall order. Yeah, he’s 67, still playing great, which is amazing and an inspiration to us all, but to get to his amount of wins I think is a step too far for me”, said Padraig Harrington.
46 wins on PGA TOUR Champions.@Padraig_H knows it’s going to be tough to break Langer’s record 😅 pic.twitter.com/WTcSGOhXfw
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) August 21, 2024
In terms of both the total number of victories on the Champions Tour and the number of victories in senior majors, Langer is the G.O.A.T. – Greatest of all time – on the Champions Tour. The German has won a total of 46 tournaments on the Champions Tour, twelve of them in senior majors. The US American Hale Irwin has won the second most tournaments – 45 in total. Lee Trevino is a distant third with 29 triumphs. The figures for Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player are also impressive. Both are known to have won a total of 27 majors in the “regular majors”. But the two Hall of Famers have also won a lot in the senior category, with a combined total of 17 victories in senior majors. However, Bernhard Langer remains the ultimate winner on the senior tour for the time being, even if it has been a while since his last victory. On July 2, 2023, he won the US Senior Open, his 46th and last tournament to date.
Is Bernhard Langer's career underrated?
— Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) July 2, 2024
• 123 wins as a pro
• 2 Green Jackets
• 42 European Tour wins (2nd all-time)
• 46 Champions Tour wins (1st all-time)
• 12 Senior majors (1st all-time)
• World No. 1
• 2-time European POTY
• 10 Ryder Cup appearances (21-15-6) pic.twitter.com/Ks42g8f2Pc
The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex, part of the Champions Tour, is currently being held at the Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, Scotland. This prestigious event played its third round.
K J Choi from South Korea is leading the tournament with a total score of 208. Richard Green from Australia is in second place with a total score of 209. Arjun Atwal from India holds the third position with a total score of 210. Paul Broadhurst from England sits in fourth place with a total score of 212, while Angel Cabrera from Argentina is in fifth place with a total score of 213.
For the third round, the day’s best performances were made by Lionel Alexandre, who scored a -2 daily score, and Prayad Marksaeng from Thailand, who also posted a -1 daily score. These standout performances contributed to the competitiveness of the final day.
The total prize money for The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex is $2,850,000.
For those interested in further details, a video compilation of the highlights from this round of The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex is available. This video features key moments and significant performances from the fourth and final round, providing a comprehensive overview of the action as it unfolded.
In summary, the tournament has had a thrilling conclusion with competitive play from some of the top senior golfers on the Champions Tour, making for an exciting culmination to this significant event.
The US-magazine Golf Digest reported yesterday on the golf cart situation involving five golfers – including Bernhard Langer – at the Senior British Open. In addition to Bernhard Langer, John Daly, Vijay Singh, Tim Herron and Paul Broadhurst also asked for permission to drive a golf cart. All five golfers gave various forms of physical problems as the reason. In the case of Langer, it is known that he is still suffering from pain after tearing his Achilles tendon at the beginning of the year. Of the five requests, only one was ultimately approved by the tournament organizers, that of Tim Herron. The result even led to John Daly withdrawing from the tournament.
In a statement quoted in the Golf Digest article, the tournament committee explains its procedure as follows: “As per the championship’s rules and terms of entry and participation, competitors can request use of motorized transportation on or before the closing date for entries. The championship committee received five applications which were carefully considered before one was granted to Tim Herron.” According to the article in the sports magazine, the four seniors did not receive a permit because they had competed in at least one tournament on foot within the last year and are therefore classified as fit. Note: The rules for senior tournaments vary depending on the organizer; in this case, the aforementioned rule was the deciding factor. This means that Paul Broadhurst, who is currently suffering from chronic inflammation in his right ankle (arthritis), must also play the Carnoustie Golf Links on foot. Paul Broahurst: “It’s tough. It’s severe arthritis. It is bone on bone. It’s an operation and a year out probably and no guarantee that I’ll be able to play to this level. So I’ve made a decision that if I can get through next season, I will probably call it a day. Monday was the first time I’d walked on a golf course in a year.” The Englishman was also surprised by the decision of the R&A and European Legends Tour, the tournament organizers.
On the Champions Tour and at the USGA Senior Championship, however, Broadhurst received permission to drive due to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Nevertheless, he has to walk the rest of the tournament in Carnoustie. The 58-year-old uses a walking stick to help him.
What a finish from Paul Broadhurst!
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) July 25, 2024
He’s T2 after bouncing back in a big way at Carnoustie. pic.twitter.com/SVgtDHVkDC