Mark Wiebe made light work of Bernhard Langer to win his first Senior Open Championship this morning.
The action was halted in near darkness after two play-off holes at Royal Birkdale last night.
It took another three holes this morning — all five were played down the 18th — for Langer to trip up, bogeying as American Wiebe got down in two to find par.
It was the first time in the event’s 27-year history that it was concluded on a Monday and Wiebe, whose previous best Major result was tied 12th in the PGA Championship in 1989, was surprised by his success.
“I’m a little tired,” said the 55-year-old. “I was surprised that Bernie missed his putt because he’s a great putter. It just was my time.
“The course is unbelievably demanding — whether it’s a play-off or during the round.”
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