Padraig Harrington claims fifth U.S. Senior Open title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Padraig Harrington secured his fifth U.S. Senior Open title at Scioto Country Club in Upper Arlington on July 5. Harrington started the day one stroke behind Stewart Cink but shot a 4-under 66 to finish at 12 under, four strokes ahead of Cink, who completed the tournament at 8 under. This victory marks Harrington's third consecutive U.S. Senior Open win, having previously triumphed in 2022 and 2025. With this win, Harrington earned $800,000 in prize money, while Cink received $432,000 for his second-place finish. The field included notable competitors like George McNeill, Ian Poulter, and Retief Goosen, rounding out the top five.
- •Padraig Harrington won the U.S. Senior Open with a final score of 12 under.
- •Harrington shot a 4-under 66 in the final round.
- •Stewart Cink finished in second place at 8 under after a 71.
- •The event took place at Scioto Country Club in Upper Arlington.
- •Harrington earned $800,000 for winning the tournament.
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"Padraig Harrington began the day one stroke behind Stewart Cink but won by four strokes to claim the $800,000 first-place prize.
"Padraig Harrington began the day one stroke behind Stewart Cink but won by five strokes to claim the $800,000 prize money.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 6:46 PMPadraig Harrington wins second straight U.S. Senior Open
Padraig Harrington began the day one stroke behind Stewart Cink but won by four strokes to claim the $800,000 first-place prize.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:38 PMPadraig Harrington repeats as winner of US Senior Open
Padraig Harrington began the day one stroke behind Stewart Cink but won by five strokes to claim the $800,000 prize money.
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