“I have my mother that’s going to be 100" - Bernhard Langer says he has 'good genes' after winning the US Senior Open at 65

By Ankita Yadav

Modified Jul 03, 2023 13:36 GMT

U.S. Senior Open Championship - Final Round — Bernhard Langer (Image via Getty)

Bernhard Langer won the 2023 US Senior Open with a score of -7 on Sunday, July 2, at Sentry World Golf Course. He defeated Steven Stricker by a two-stroke margin.

Langer hailed his genes for his 65-year-old triumph. The American golfer told the Independent about his Senior major victory:

“I have my mother that’s going to be 100 on August 4, so I think I have good genes. Hopefully, I’ll be around a few more years.”

Langer went on to explain that he never saw himself winning the US Senior Open and setting a PGA Tour Champions record of 46 career championships.

He added:

“Never thought it would happen at a US Senior Open, but I’m very thrilled that the record of 46 wins happened this week. It’s certainly one of the greatest tournaments we ever compete in, and to beat this field, where everybody was here, especially Stricker and (Jerry) Kelly on their home grounds, is a very special feeling.”

Langer also discussed his performance at the US Senior Open in 2023.

“There are a lot more aches and pains than 10 years ago,” Langer said. “I still enjoy the game. If I play like I did this week, I’m going to keep playing. There have been the odd week when I thought, `What were you doing out here? Go home and play with the grandkids.’”

2023 US Senior Open Leaderboard

Bernhard Langer won the 2023 US Senior Open and took home $720,000 in prize money. Steve Stricker secured the second spot followed by Jerry Kelly.

Brett Quigley finished in fourth place in a two-way tie alongside Rob Labritz and Steven Alker finished in sixth place alongside Dicky Pride, Retief Goosen, and Y.E. Yang.

Here is the leaderboard of the 2023 US Senior Open:

1: Bernhard Langer - $720,000

2: Steve Stricker - $432,000

3: Jerry Kelly - $267,254

T4: Brett Quigley - $171,687

T4: Rob Labritz - $171,687

T6: Steven Alker - $118,795

T6: Dicky Pride - $118,795

T6: Retief Goosen - $118,795

T6: Y.E. Yang - $118,795

10: Alex Cejka - $92,866

11: K.J. Choi - $84,748