[U.S. Senior Open] Padraig Harrington Makes History with Third Title at Scioto CC

Who won the 2026 U.S. Senior Open?

Irish golf legend Padraig Harrington won the 46th U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club in Ohio. Mounting a spectacular final-round comeback, Harrington captured his third career U.S. Senior Open title, cementing his name in USGA history.

Making History: Padraig Harrington’s Third Crown

The 46th U.S. Senior Open concluded with a finish for the ages at the prestigious Scioto Country Club. Despite trailing entering the final round, the ever-resilient Padraig Harrington delivered a masterclass in pressure golf on Sunday. Executing flawless course management, Harrington surged past the leaders to claim his historic third U.S. Senior Open title, further solidifying his absolute dominance on the PGA Tour Champions.

Tournament Highlights: A Sultry Battle at Scioto (ICYMI)

This year’s championship was highly anticipated, boasting a massive 2,780 entries and featuring 11 fully exempt past champions. However, the sultry Ohio weather and the demanding layout of Scioto Country Club ensured that only the strongest survived. For fans who missed the action, here are the defining storylines:

1. The Blistering Early Rounds

The tournament began under sweltering, sultry conditions. Stewart Cink and Charlie Wi managed the heat perfectly, sharing the first-round lead with superb ball-striking. However, as the course firmed up on Friday, George McNeill showcased immense consistency, pulling ahead to secure the outright 36-hole lead heading into the weekend.

2. Moving Day Magic: Cink’s Incredible 64

Saturday’s third round belonged entirely to Stewart Cink. Finding his rhythm, Cink fired a spectacular, low-scoring 64. He dismantled Scioto’s defenses with precision iron play, vaulting to the top of the leaderboard and taking a slim one-shot lead into Sunday.

3. The Sunday Comeback

While Cink held the 54-hole advantage, Sunday at a USGA major is notoriously unpredictable. Padraig Harrington utilized his vast major championship experience to navigate the final 18 holes flawlessly. Overtaking Cink with clutch putting and unwavering nerves, Harrington completed a stunning comeback to etch his name into the history books once again.

Craving more tournament action? During this exact same weekend, the men's tours also delivered thrilling finishes at the BMW International Open and the John Deere Classic. Be sure to click the links to read our full tournament reports and catch up on all the weekend golf highlights: