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Golf: Steven Alker on Top After Opening Round of Senior Open
OLD COURSE AT SUNNINGDALE, JUL 24 – Steven Alker shot six birdies and an eagle to lead the Senior British Open by one shot, with defending champion K.J. Choi three strokes behind, officials said.
- Steven Alker opened the Senior British Open at Sunningdale, England, with a seven-under 63 on July 24, 2025, putting him one stroke ahead of the field.
- Alker's strong performance was highlighted by a seven-under-par 63 featuring multiple birdies and an eagle, marking his first competitive return to Sunningdale since participating there as a junior in 1988.
- Mark Hensby from Australia carded a 64, including five birdies in a row, to secure second place, while the previous year's winner K.J. Choi and Joe Durant shared third position with scores of 66.
- Alker described his round as efficient, noting that he kept his drives on the fairway when necessary, maintained strong iron shots, and successfully sank several putts, particularly during the latter part of the course.
- Alker’s lead positions him to contend for his second senior major title, three years after winning the 2022 Senior PGA Championship, as the Senior British Open serves as the PGA Tour Champions final major.
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Henry HeraldSteven Alker (63) out in front at Senior Open
Steven Alker of New Zealand sits atop the leaderboard at the ISPS Handa Senior Open thanks to an opening round of 7-under-par 63 on Thursday at Sunningdale in Berkshire, England.
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