Stewart Cink wins Senior PGA Championship by 6 shots

Veteran golfer cards 63 in final round for first senior major title

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:32pm

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Stewart Cink, a 48-year-old veteran on the PGA Tour Champions, pulled away from the field with a blistering 9-under 63 in the final round to win the Senior PGA Championship by 6 shots. Cink's victory was his first senior major title and third win of the year on the over-50 circuit.

Why it matters

Cink's dominant performance at the Senior PGA Championship, one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour Champions, solidifies his status as one of the top players on the senior tour. At 48 years old, Cink is proving he can still compete at the highest level and win major championships, even after a long and successful career on the regular PGA Tour.

The details

Cink entered the final round one shot behind the leader, but he caught fire on the back nine, making 6 birdies in a 9-hole stretch to pull away from the field. His closing 63 was the lowest round of the tournament and gave him a 6-shot victory over the runner-up.

  • Cink entered the final round one shot behind the leader on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Cink shot a 9-under 63 in the final round on April 19, 2026 to win the championship.

The players

Stewart Cink

A 48-year-old veteran golfer on the PGA Tour Champions who won his first senior major title at the 2026 Senior PGA Championship.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just thrilled to have won my first senior major championship. It's been a goal of mine since I joined the PGA Tour Champions, and to do it with a round like this is really special.”

— Stewart Cink

What’s next

Cink will look to build on this victory and contend for more major championships on the PGA Tour Champions in the coming years as he continues his successful senior career.

The takeaway

Cink's dominant performance at the Senior PGA Championship shows that even veteran golfers can still compete at the highest level and win major titles later in their careers on the PGA Tour Champions.