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Padraig Harrington won his second U.S. Senior Open title by outdueling Stewart Cink in a tense four-day competition, with Harrington making strategic shots and capitalizing on key moments to secure the victory, while Cink narrowly missed tying the match in the final holes.
Stewart Cink, 50, is in contention at the 2023 British Open with his wife, Lisa, as his caddie. Cink, who won the Open Championship in 2009, believes age is just a number in golf and that experience matters. After struggling with his game and missing five consecutive cuts, Cink's wife offered to caddie for him, and he convinced her to continue full-time. Cink's peaceful demeanor with his wife on the bag has helped him navigate the challenges of the tournament, including travel troubles. He opened with a solid round of 68 and is tied for third place.
Stewart Cink and Olin Browne Jr. were among the 11 players to earn spots out of the Columbus, Ohio, qualifier for the U.S. Open, to be played June 15-18 at Los Angeles Country Club. Roughly 45% of the 156-man field have to qualify. The USGA is reserving six spots for players who will move into the top 60 on Sunday.
Teaching pro Michael Block failed to qualify for the U.S. Open after finishing sixth in the final 36-hole qualifying event. Meanwhile, former British Open champion Stewart Cink was one of 11 players to earn spots out of the Columbus qualifier. The U.S. Open field will stand at 150 players, with six spots reserved for players who move into the top 60 on Sunday.