It took two playoff holes, but Alex Cejka won the Senior Open at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Bridgend, Wales on Sunday, besting Pádraig Harrington.
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The pair finished tied at 5 over for the tournament after 72 holes, with Harrington's birdie on the 18th forcing extra play. But while Cejka birdied the second playoff hole, Harrington killed his chances with a poor chip attempt:
PGA TOUR Champions @ChampionsTourA brutal lie and tough way to finish.