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Langer coasts to victory in Senior Players Championship (The Associated Press)

BELMONT, Mass. (AP) -- 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.