Steven Alker wins in a play-off to defend title on Champions Tour
Steven Alker during the 2026 Cologuard Classic
Photo: CHRISTIAN PETERSEN / AFP
New Zealand golfer Steven Alker successfully endured another play-off finish to a golf tournament on the PGA Champions Tour.
Alker again came out on top to defend his title at the Cologuard Classic in Tuscon, Arizona.
He also won the 2025 tournament in a play-off.
Alker and Irishman Padraig Harrington played an extra hole after finishing regulation play tied at 15-under par.
Alker then won with a birdie on the first play-off hole.
After starting the three round event with an even par 71, Alker surged up the leaderboard to fifth after round two and then briefly took the lead in the final round.
It was Alker’s 100th start on the PGA Champions Tour.
“Whenever you defend is nice and to do it in my 100th is nice,” Alker said afterwards.”
“I played great today, Friday I didn’t think I had a chance, but it all worked out.”
This was just his second tournament this year having played the New Zealand Open at the end of February.
Alker, 54, has now won 11 times since joining the over 50 tour.
Harrington is a three-time major championship winner.
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