Jerry Kelly birdies 18 to capture 2026 ISPS Handa Senior Open title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Jerry Kelly secured his third senior major title by birdying the 18th hole to finish the final round with a 2-under 68 at the 2026 ISPS Handa Senior Open in Scotland. With this victory at Gleneagles, Kelly joins the elite ranks of PGA Tour Champions and further solidifies his legacy with 13 career wins on the tour. Cameron Percy fell short of applying pressure to Kelly after missing a crucial birdie putt, finishing tied for second alongside Matt Gogel and Darren Fichardt at 8 under. This marks the conclusion of the five senior majors in the season, with nine tournaments remaining before the Charles Schwab Cup postseason begins.
- •Jerry Kelly finished with a 2-under 68 at Gleneagles.
- •Kelly's total score was the only one at double digits under par.
- •Cameron Percy missed a critical birdie attempt on the final hole.
- •Matt Gogel shot a final-round 63, tying for second.
- •This event concludes the five senior majors for the season.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Madison's Jerry Kelly wins Senior Open after clutch bunker shot on 18
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Kelly birdies 18 to win the 2026 ISPS Handa Senior Open for third senior major
"Jerry Kelly held off a trio of challengers to win the 2026 ISPS Handa Senior Open, his third major title on the PGA Champions Tour.
"Jerry Kelly is a PGA Tour Champions major winner again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:45 PMMadison's Jerry Kelly wins Senior Open after clutch bunker shot on 18
Jerry Kelly held off a trio of challengers to win the 2026 ISPS Handa Senior Open, his third major title on the PGA Champions Tour.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:42 PMJerry Kelly birdies 18 to win the 2026 ISPS Handa Senior Open for third senior major
Jerry Kelly is a PGA Tour Champions major winner again.
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