K.J. Choi, Second Top 10 Excitement of the Season
by Roh Woolae
Published 10 Mar.2025 10:54(KST)
Updated 10 Mar.2025 13:59(KST)
Choi Kyung-ju Ties for 8th at Cologuard Classic on Senior Tour
Alker Wins in Playoff, Kassar Takes 2nd, Yang Yong-eun Finishes 25th
Choi Kyung-ju entered the top 10 in the senior tour, the PGA Tour Champions.
On the 9th (local time), at the final 3rd round of the Cologuard Classic (total prize money $2.2 million) held at La Paloma Country Club (par 71) in Tucson, Arizona, Choi shot an even-par 71 to finish tied for 8th place (8 under par 205). This is his second top 10 finish in his third start of the season, following a 4th place at the Trophy Hassan II last month.
‘Senior King’ Steven Alker (New Zealand) defeated Jason Kassar (USA) in a playoff to claim the victory (12 under par 201). This was his first win of the season and his 9th career win, earning $330,000 (approximately 480 million KRW). Although Alker had little presence on the PGA Tour, he was the leading money winner twice on the senior circuit in 2022 and last year.
Steven Alker is smiling while holding the trophy immediately after winning the Cologuard Classic. Tucson=AFP·Yonhap News
원본보기 아이콘Ernie Els (South Africa) finished the tournament in 5th place (10 under par 203) after shooting one under par. ‘Senior Tour powerhouse’ Bernhard Langer (Germany) tied for 12th place (7 under par 206). Yang Yong-eun improved by 4 strokes to finish tied for 25th place (3 under par 210). Wi Chang-su also joined this group.
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