Alker Wins Cologuard Classic on PGA Tour Champions

Tournament had $2.2 million purse with $330,000 first-place prize

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:38pm

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The PGA Tour Champions Cologuard Classic in Tucson, Arizona featured a strong field including Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker, Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson. In the end, it was Alker winning the tournament in a playoff over Harrington for the second straight year.

Why it matters

The Cologuard Classic is one of the marquee events on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, attracting top senior golfers and providing a significant purse for the players.

The details

The tournament had a $2.2 million purse, with the winner taking home $330,000. Alker defeated Harrington on the first playoff hole to claim the title.

  • The 2026 Cologuard Classic was held on March 22, 2026.

The players

Steven Alker

The winner of the 2026 Cologuard Classic on the PGA Tour Champions.

Padraig Harrington

The runner-up in the 2026 Cologuard Classic, losing to Alker in a playoff.

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What they’re saying

“The Cologuard Classic always gets a good PGA Tour Champions field, and La Paloma Country Club once again hosted the likes of Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker, Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson as well as fan favorites Fred Couples and John Daly.”

— Todd Kelly, Author

The takeaway

The Cologuard Classic continues to be a premier event on the PGA Tour Champions, attracting top senior golfers and providing a significant purse for the players.