“Not really a weakness in his game” - Bernhard Langer in high praise of rival after losing the Ascension Charity Classic playoff

Bernhard Langer showered high praise on Y.E. Yang after losing to the latter in the Ascension Charity Classic playoff. He complimented Yang's consistency and driving ability, stating that Yang's game currently had no visible weaknesses.

On Sunday, September 8, Langer shot a 7-under 64 in the final round, finishing at 13-under. After 54 holes of regulation play, he tied with Yang, who shot 66, leading to a playoff decider. In the playoff hole, Langer made par, while Yang clinched his first Senior Tour title with a birdie.

During the post-round interview, Langer reserved high praise for Yang.

"Very consistent," he said. "Drives the ball straight and long. Hits a lot of good iron shots. Does everything well. You know, chips it well, putts it pretty good. Not really a weakness in his game right now.

"Yeah, that's why he's probably in the Top 5 or so in the Schwab Cup standings right now," he added.

Following the Ascension Charity Classic, Yang is placed sixth in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, while Bernhard Langer is 21st. Notably, Langer missed several tournaments this season due to injury. Ernie Els, who has won three titles this season, currently leads the standings.

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How much money did Bernhard Langer earn at the Ascension Charity Classic?

The purse size for the Ascension Charity Classic was $2,100,000, and winner Y.E. Yang received $315,000 as a winning share. Bernhard Langer, who lost in the playoff, earned $184,000.

Here's the purse size of the Ascension Charity Classic:

• 1. Y.E. Yang: $315,000
• 2. Bernhard Langer: $184,800
• 3. Stewart Cink: $151,200
• T4. Shane Bertsch: $113,400
• T4. Justin Leonard: $113,400
• T6. Chris DiMarco: $79,800
• T6. Cameron Percy: $79,800
• T8. Richard Green: $57,750
• T8. Darren Clarke: $57,750
• T8. Joe Durant: $57,750
• T8. Harrison Frazar: $57,750
• T12. Dicky Pride: $42,700
• T12. Jerry Kelly: $42,700
• T12. Kevin Sutherland: $42,700
• T15. Steve Stricker: $33,642
• T15. Steve Flesch: $33,642
• T15. Matt Gogel: $33,642
• T15. Angel Cabrera: $33,642
• T15. Rod Pampling: $33,642
• T20. Steven Alker: $26,040
• T20. Kenny Perry: $26,040
• T20. Paul Broadhurst: $26,040
• T23. Rocco Mediate: $19,688
• T23. Stuart Appleby: $19,688
• T23. Jason Schultz: $19,688
• T23. Kirk Triplett: $19,688
• T23. Steve Allan: $19,688
• T23. Billy Andrade: $19,688
• T23. Greg Chalmers: $19,688
• T23. Marco Dawson: $19,688
• T31. Tim Petrovic: $13,041
• T31. Glen Day: $13,041
• T31. David Bransdon: $13,041
• T31. Robert Karlsson: $13,041
• T31. Gene Sauers: $13,041
• T31. Ken Tanigawa: $13,041
• T31. Tim O'Neal: $13,041
• T31. Mark Hensby: $13,041
• T31. Ricardo Gonzalez: $13,041
• T31. Chad Campbell: $13,041
• T41. Jay Haas: $9,660
• T41. Paul Goydos: $9,660
• T41. Cliff Kresge: $9,660
• T41. Ken Duke: $9,660