Langer Defies Age with Stellar Opening at Senior PGA

Bernhard Langer, at 68, shot a 6-under 66 at the Senior PGA Championship, sharing the lead with Miguel Angel Jimenez, Brian Gay, and Steve Allan. He notched an eagle on the 17th hole, continuing his remarkable run of shooting his age or better for the 43rd time.

German golf legend Bernhard Langer defied age expectations with a remarkable performance at the Senior PGA Championship on Thursday. The 68-year-old carded a 6-under 66 despite a double bogey, sharing the lead with Miguel Angel Jimenez, Brian Gay, and Steve Allan.

Langer's round featured an impressive eagle on the par-5 17th hole at Concession Golf Club. He has now managed to shoot his age or better 43 times, a testament to his enduring skill and precision on the golf course.

This tournament marks the beginning of a three-year tenure for Concession as the host. For Langer, a highlight is aiming to win this prestigious senior major for a second time, after his victory in 2017.

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