Alker wins playoff to defend tournament title
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New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has successfully won another play-off finish, on the PGA Champions Tour.
Alker adefended his title at the Cologuard Classic in Tuscon, Arizona in the same fashion as 2025, in a playoff.
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Alker and Irishman Padraig Harrington, a three-time Major winner played an extra hole after finishing regulation play tied at 15-under par.
Alker then won with a birdie on the first play-off hole.
After starting the three round event with an even par 71, Alker surged up the leaderboard to fifth after round two and then briefly took the lead in the final round.
It was Alker's 100th start on the PGA Champions Tour and had a special place in his heart.
"Whenever you defend is nice and to do it in my 100th is nice," said Alker
"I played great today, Friday I didn't think I had a chance, but it all worked out."
This was just his second tournament this year having played the New Zealand Open at the end of February.
Alker, 54, has now won 11 times since joining the over 50 tour.
