Stephen Ames celebrated his 60th birthday in a big way by winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic. He secured his eighth PGA Tour Champions victory and closed with a 5-under 67 on Sunday to finish at 14-under 202 at TPC Sugarloaf.
Despite being a stroke behind Paul Broadhurst at the beginning of the day, Ames managed to clinch the win with two eagles in the final round. Broadhurst, a 58-year-old Englishman, closed with a 72 to tie for second with Doug Barron. K.J. Choi and Steven Alker finished at 9 under, while Ames became the first multiple winner this year on the tour and also won the Chubb Classic in February.
Ames’ impressive performance solidified his status as a golfing legend after six victories in his last 29 starts, having won twice in his first 175 outings on the 50-and-over tour. With four victories on the PGA Tour and now eight on the PGA Tour Champions, he has truly earned his place among golf’s greatest players. In the final round, Ames opened with a birdie on hole one, eagled holes six and thirteen, and birdied hole fourteen before bogeying holes fifteen and seventeen. He finished strong by birdieing hole eighteen to secure his win in the tournament.
Overall, Stephen Ames’ successful title defense at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic was nothing short of remarkable – not only did he celebrate his birthday with a win but he also set a new record for third consecutive wins in this event. His impressive play over recent years has cemented him as one of golf’s greatest legends and he continues to inspire golfers around the world with his skill and determination.
