Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at Portugal Invitational
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Zach Johnson secured a two-stroke victory over Padraig Harrington and Stewart Cink at The Els Club in Vilamoura during the inaugural Portugal Invitational. Johnson shot a seven-under-par final round to finish with a total of 19-under 197. His performance included an impressive start with three consecutive birdies, allowing him to take control of the tournament. Despite a strong opening, Harrington’s inconsistency with his iron shots and a few bogeys hindered his challenge. The event marked the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event in Portugal, featuring a competitive field and significant prize money.
- •Zach Johnson finishes at 19-under 197.
- •Padraig Harrington places third at 15-under.
- •Stewart Cink trails Johnson by two strokes.
- •The Portugal Invitational is the first sanctioned Champions Tour event in Portugal.
- •Johnson opened with three straight birdies, leading from early in the final round.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Johnson denies Harrington in Portugal Invitational
- 4:15 PMBBC Sport — Johnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event
"Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.
"Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:27 PMJohnson denies Harrington in Portugal Invitational
Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.
- BBC SportAug 2, 2026, 4:15 PMJohnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event
Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.
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