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Steven Alker captures Rogers Charity Classic title in playoff

ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Steven Alker captures Rogers Charity Classic title in playoff
Summary

Steven Alker secured victory at the Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary on Sunday, defeating Y.E. Yang with a 7-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff. After matching the tournament record with a 9-under 61 on Saturday, Alker finished with a 5-under 65, bringing his total to 16-under 194, tied with Yang, who shot a 63. This marks Alker's second win of the year and his 12th overall on the PGA Tour Champions. Jerry Kelly and Zach Johnson finished tied for third, and Ryan Armour ended in fifth place with a 69.

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  • •Alker shot a final round 65 to match Yang at 16-under 194.
  • •He won the playoff with a 7-foot birdie on the first extra hole.
  • •This is Alker's second victory of the year.
  • •Kelly and Johnson tied for third with scores of 63 and 65, respectively.
  • •Armour finished tied for fifth with a score of 13 under.
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  • 1:12 AMESPN Golf — Alker edges Yang in another Champions playoff
  • 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Steven Alker wins the Rogers Charity Classic in a playoff
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Steven Alker won the Rogers Charity Classic on Sunday for his second victory of the year and 12th overall on the PGA Tour Champions, beating Y.E. Yang with a 7-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff.

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Steven Alker won the Rogers Charity Classic on Sunday for his second victory of the year, beating Y.E. Yang with a 7-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff.

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