Players to Watch at The Broadmoor

Some of the Champions Tour’s best will be in Colorado Springs

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Bernhard Langer plays his tee shot on the 18th hole during a practice round ahead of the 2024 U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Kathryn Riley/USGA)

► BERNHARD LANGERAGE: 67 | ANHAUSEN, GERMANY

Bernhard Langer is a German professional golfer known for his remarkable consistency and longevity. A two-time Masters champion, he has over 120 professional wins worldwide. Renowned for his disciplined approach and strong mental game, Langer has also excelled on the PGA Tour Champions, becoming one of its most successful players.

DAVID TOMS
AGE: 58 | MONROE, LA

David Toms turned professional in 1989 and has achieved 13 PGA Tour victories, including the 2001 PGA Championship, and won the 2018 U.S. Senior Open the last time it was held at The Broadmoor. Toms reached a career-high world ranking of fifth in 2002 and 2003. He currently competes on the PGA Tour Champions, where he has secured four wins.

STEVEN ALKER
AGE: 53 | HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

Steven Alker is a New Zealand professional golfer who turned pro in 1995. After years on various tours, he found remarkable success on the PGA Tour Champions, securing nine wins, including the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Alker won the Charles Schwab Cup in both 2022 and 2024, earning Player of the Year honors each time.

RICHARD BLAND
AGE: 52 | ENGLAND

Richard Bland turned pro in 1996, and after years on the European Tour, he secured his first win at the 2021 British Masters at age 48. In the 2024 U.S. Senior Open, he won in a playoff against Hiroyuki Fujita at Newport Country Club. Bland secured his victory with a chip shot on the fourth playoff hole, completing his second consecutive senior major win.

ERNIE ELS
AGE: 55 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Ernie Els, nicknamed “The Big Easy,” is a South African golfer renowned for his smooth swing and powerful game. He has won four major championships— two U.S. Opens (1994, 1997) and two Open Championships (2002, 2012)—and amassed 79 professional victories worldwide. A Hall of Famer, Els continues to compete on the PGA Tour Champions.

PADRAIG HARRINGTON
AGE: 53 | DUBLIN, IRELAND

Padraig Harrington is an accomplished Irish professional golfer known for his determination and resilience. He has won three major championships: two Open Championships and one PGA Championship. Renowned for his analytical approach and work ethic, Harrington has also contributed significantly to European Ryder Cup teams as both a player and captain.

VIJAY SINGH
AGE: 62 | LAUTOKA, FIJI

Vijay Singh has won 34 PGA Tour events, including three major championships: the 1998 and 2004 PGA Championships and the 2000 Masters. In 2004, Singh had a standout season, winning nine tournaments and becoming world number one, ending Tiger Woods’ 264-week reign at the top. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2006.

STEVE STRICKER
AGE: 58 | EDGERTON, WI

Steve Stricker has been known for his consistency and exceptional putting. He has secured 12 PGA Tour victories, including the 2001 WGC Match Play, and achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 2 in 2009. On the PGA Tour Champions, Stricker has amassed 18 wins, including six senior majors, and was named Player of the Year in 2023.