"Himenez's Two Hole-in-Ones, Langer's Age Shoot"..."Senior Tour is Heating Up"

Jimenez Secures 2 Wins in 3 Events of 2022 Champions Tour Season, Langer Chases with 1 Win: "Various Records Are a Bonus"

Miguel Angel Jimenez

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Age is just a number."

These days, the PGA Champions (Senior) Tour in the United States is heating up. Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spain), aged 58, surged with a 7-under-par on the final day of the Cologuard Classic (total prize money $1.8 million) held at the Omni Tucson National Resort Catalina Course (par 72) in Tucson, Arizona, on the 28th (Korean time), securing a commanding 4-stroke victory (18-under-par 198 strokes). The big news started with two holes-in-one, one on the 7th hole (par 3) in the first round and another on the 14th hole (par 3) on the final day.

Jimenez is a representative ‘showman’ of the DP World Tour (European Tour), known for his ponytail hairstyle and enjoying cigars during play, full of personality. He reached his 21st career win at the Spanish Open in May 2014, also setting the record for the oldest winner at 50 years and 133 days. Since joining the Champions Tour for players aged 50 and above in 2014, he has won once each year from 2014 to 2017, and twice each year from 2018 to 2022, drawing even more spotlight.

This year, especially, following his win at the January season opener Mitsubishi Electric Championship, he has won twice in just three tournaments and is leading the money rankings, creating a buzz. This tournament was a highlight. Along with a hole-in-one on the first day, he posted 6-under-par, 5-under-par on the second day, and on the final day, he showcased a surge with an eagle on the 2nd hole (par 5) and another hole-in-one on the 14th hole. Both holes-in-one were made with a 6-iron from distances of 196 yards on the 7th hole in round one and 188 yards on the 14th hole in round three.

Bernhard Langer

Bernhard Langer (Germany), aged 64, recorded an ‘age shot’ by shooting 8-under-par 64 on the first day when he won the Chubb Classic (total prize money $1.6 million) on the 19th of last month, which is the same as his age. With 3 PGA Tour wins, 42 DP World Tour wins, and 43 Champions Tour wins since 2007, he is truly the ‘Senior Emperor.’ In 2017, he swept an impressive 7 wins. He cheered, "Shooting a score equal to your age always holds a special meaning."

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