Langer wins 45th Champions title to tie Irwin’s victory mark
By The Associated Press on February 19, 2023.
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) – Bernhard Langer matched Hale Irwin’s PGA Tour Champions victory record of 45 on Sunday, winning the Chubb Classic for the fifth time. The 65-year-old Langer matched his age with a closing 7-under 65 for a three-stroke victory over Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington. “It’s extremely special because we’ve been talking about it for so long, it seems now,” Langer said. “When I first came out here, I thought, `This is never going to happen.'” Langer finished at 17-under 199 on Tiburon Golf Club’s Black Course. At 65 years, 5 months, 23 days, the German star extended his record as the oldest winner. He holds the top three spots on the list. “Just right now, I just feel relieved and grateful and thankful for everybody that’s been on my team and helping me through these years, “ Langer said. “Like we said, for a German kid from a village of 800 people and starting as a caddie to do what I’ve done, it takes a lot of people to do that, not just one.” Langer also won Chubb titles in 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2022. Stricker shot a 66, and Harrington closed with a 65. Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., finished tied for 55th at 3-over. ___ AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports 10-9
