Padraig Harrington captures back-to-back senior majors with win at ISPS Handa Senior Open

Harrington Conquers Sunningdale, Claims Second Straight Senior Major Title

Three-Shot Victory Secures Irishman's Spot Among Elite

Padraig Harrington continues his dominant run in the senior ranks, claiming victory at the 2025 ISPS Handa Senior Open at Sunningdale. He closed out the championship with a stellar 3-under 67 on Sunday, finishing a commanding three shots ahead of the field at 16 under par. This marks Harrington's second consecutive senior major title, following his one-shot victory at the 2025 U.S. Senior Open in Colorado Springs last month.

"Thrilled and Euphoric": Harrington Reacts to Historic Win

For the 53-year-old Irishman, this victory carries extra weight. Harrington, a two-time Open Championship winner (2007 & 2008), had previously finished second in the British Senior Open twice.

"You know, right now I'm just thrilled to have won the tournament and gone out there and played well," Harrington said. "I think, yeah, that will seep in. I know you were talking about how I won The Open, to win the Senior Open, there's only five players, so you want to be in that category. I think they are the sort of things that you realize over the next couple of days, the significance of it."

"Right now I'm thrilled, euphoric, that I've gotten it done," he added.

Dramatic Back Nine Sees Harrington Hold Off Challengers

Harrington’s victory wasn't without drama. He began the final round with an eagle on the first hole, extending his lead to three over Justin Leonard. While a strong front nine suggested a runaway win, Thomas Bjorn mounted a late charge with three birdies in four holes between Nos. 11-14. However, Harrington responded with a birdie of his own on No. 14 and Bjorn's hopes were dashed by a bogey on No. 16.

Bjorn and Leonard Complete Top Three

Despite missing out on the victory, Bjorn posted a commendable second-place finish at 13 under par. This marks his second runner-up result in the 2025 senior major season. Leonard also finished at 13 under, securing his third top-10 finish of the year.

Harrington Collects Top Prize

Harrington's impressive performance earned him $447,800 of the $2.85 million purse. The victory solidifies his place as a force to be reckoned with in the senior ranks and sets the stage for an exciting remainder of the 2025 season.