Padraig Harrington Clinches Second U.S. Senior Open Title

Posted : 30 June 2025

Padraig Harrington returned to winning ways on the PGA Tour Champions by claiming his second U.S. Senior Open title on Sunday. The Irishman delivered a composed and clinical final round at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs, securing a one-shot win over Stewart Cink in a tightly contested finish.

Final Round Recap
Harrington started strong with four birdies on the front nine, giving him momentum and the edge he needed to withstand a competitive field. He carded a final-round 3-under 67, finishing at 11-under 269 to edge out Stewart Cink. After birdieing the ninth hole, Harrington maintained his composure with a steady back nine, adding one more birdie on the 11th and making par the rest of the way despite a single bogey at the 10th.

Course Comfort and Mental Strategy

Speaking after the win, Harrington credited his comfort at Broadmoor as a major factor in his success. Unlike the pressure he feels at regular tour events, he explained that at senior tournaments he can focus more on strategy and positioning than on merely making the cut. His experience and mental resilience proved vital down the stretch as he held off his challengers with calm consistency.

Stewart Cink’s Near Miss
Cink, who began the day tied for the lead alongside Harrington and Mark Hensby, surged early with four birdies between holes 2 and 5 to claim a brief lead. However, two costly mistakes at the 11th and 15th holes, coupled with missed birdie chances at 16 and 17, derailed his bid for the title. He finished at 10-under-par, just one shot back.

Jimenez’s Bold Charge
Spain’s Miguel Ángel Jiménez mounted a remarkable comeback with a brilliant 6-under 64, pulling even with Cink heading into the final hole. Unfortunately, a bogey on the par-4 18th ended his hopes of forcing a playoff, and he settled for third place at 9-under-par. Reflecting on his approach to the final hole, Jiménez admitted the risk of going for the green wasn’t worth the gamble, opting instead for a safer route that ultimately fell short.

Other Contenders
Australian Mark Hensby, who had shared the overnight lead, faltered on Sunday with a 3-over 73, falling into a tie for fourth place with Denmark’s Thomas Bjørn, who shot 72. Both men finished at 5-under-par for the tournament.

Padraig Harrington’s triumph at Broadmoor marks his first PGA Tour Champions victory of 2025 and his second U.S. Senior Open title in four years. His calculated play and deep familiarity with the course allowed him to overcome fierce competition and underline his enduring class in the senior ranks.

Padraig Harrington Clinches Second U.S. Senior Open Title

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