Veteran Senior becomes oldest Australian Masters champion


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 22 Nov 2015

Peter Senior of Australia reacts after a birdie putt on the 12th green during the final round of the Australian Open golf tournament in Sydney December 9, 2012. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Peter Senior outclassed a host of challengers half his age to clinch his third Australian Masters title by two strokes on Sunday, and at 56 became the oldest winner in the tournament's 36-year history.

The stocky veteran overcame a bout of nerves and withstood a late charge by Sydney professional Andrew Evans at Melbourne's Huntingdale Golf Club before sealing the win on the 18th hole with a clutch putt for par.

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