Stewart Cink Wins Senior PGA With Course-Record 63

Veteran golfer dominates field to claim six-stroke victory at Concession Golf Club.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:51am

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Stewart Cink, a 53-year-old PGA Tour veteran, fired a blistering course-record 63 on Sunday to win the Senior PGA Championship by six strokes at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.

Why it matters

Cink's dominant performance at the prestigious Senior PGA event showcases his continued excellence on the golf course, even as he enters the latter stages of his career. The victory adds to his legacy as one of the most accomplished American golfers of his generation.

The details

Cink's final-round 63 was the lowest score of the tournament and allowed him to pull away from the rest of the field. He finished the event at 19-under par, six shots clear of his nearest competitor.

  • The Senior PGA Championship took place from April 17-20, 2026.
  • Cink shot his course-record 63 on the final day of the tournament, Sunday, April 20.

The players

Stewart Cink

A 53-year-old American professional golfer who has won 7 PGA Tour events, including the 2009 Open Championship.

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What they’re saying

“Stewart was simply unstoppable today. His ball-striking and putting were both firing on all cylinders, and he really separated himself from the field.”

— Ernie Els, Fellow PGA Tour player

What’s next

Cink will look to build on this victory and contend for more senior major championships in the coming years as he continues to compete at a high level.

The takeaway

Cink's dominant performance at the Senior PGA Championship demonstrates that he remains one of the elite golfers on the senior circuit, even as he approaches the twilight of his career. His ability to shoot a course-record 63 under pressure highlights his world-class skills and competitive drive.