Steven Alker 4th at Champions Tour major

Steven Alker finished fouth at the first Champions Tour major of the year PHOTO: PGA CHAMPIONS TOUR

New Zealand golfer Steve Alker has finished fourth in the Champions Tour's first major of the year after the weather-delayed fourth round.

The Regions Tradition in Alabama was eventually won by Argentine Angel Cabrera

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Cabrera was tied for the lead with three holes to play, He then managed to birdie the 16th, par the 17th and birdie the 18th to take the victory over American Jerry Kelly.

The two-time major champion at the US Open 2007 and Masters two years later Cabrera joins Miguel Angel Jimenez as the only multiple winners on the PGA Tour Champions.

Alker finished three shots behind Cabrera after playing his three remaining holes on par.

The 53-year-old from Hamilton, who finished second in this tournament last year, remains second in Charles Schwab Cup standings.

The Champions Tour holds its PGA Championship this week.