BERKSHIRE, England — Steven Alker had six birdies and an eagle on his technique to a 7-under 63 on Thursday on the Outdated Course at Sunningdale, giving him a one-shot lead within the Senior British Open, the ultimate main of the yr on the PGA Tour Champions.
Alker has twice received the Charles Schwab Cup and has 9 PGA Tour Champions titles, however he has just one senior main, the Senior PGA Championship in 2022.
He led by one shot over Mark Hensby of Australia. Defending champion K.J. Choi and Joe Durant had been three pictures behind at 66.
“I used to be simply environment friendly right now. Drove it within the fairway after I wanted to and iron play was strong and simply made some putts, particularly on the again 9, simply type of saved issues rolling,” Alker stated. “At all times want momentum. It is a good opening spherical for the Senior Open.”
Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els had been within the group one other shot behind. Justin Leonard, who made the minimize final week within the British Open at Royal Portrush, was amongst these at 69.
