BELMONT, Mass. — For about 10 minutes on the front nine in the fourth round of the Senior Players Championship, Bernhard Langer was almost in trouble.
The defending champion three-putted on the third hole at the Belmont Country Club — his first bogey in 48 holes — and the eight-stroke lead he had to start the day was down to six. But he eagled the next hole, then coasted to a six-stroke victory in the third Champions Tour major of the year.
"I enjoy playing with a big lead. But you've still got to pay attention. It's not like it's over," said Langer, who claimed $405,000 and moved into second on the tour standings.