In being introduced at the podium as the winner of the 80th Senior PGA Championship, Ken Tanigawa blew out a deep breath still attempting to put into perspective what had just happened.
From playing the final round with friend and former UCLA teammate Scott McCarron, to giving up professional golf some 16 years ago before taking a shot at qualifying for the PGA Tour Champions, and then winning a major at Oak Hill Country Club, Tanigawa had difficulty digesting it.
“To say it’s a dream come true may be an understatement. And to win at Oak Hill on such a storied venue makes it that much more special,” the 51-year-old said. “Tomorrow morning I’ll probably wake up in hysterics, right?”
On Sunday, Tanigawa showed only a flair for the dramatic on the 6,800-yard East Course. He shot an even-par 70 to finish at 3-under 277 in rallying from a three-shot deficit over the back nine to pass defending champion Paul Broadhurst.
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King of Oak Hill.
Ken Tanigawa puts up a tremendous fight in the Final Round and is your 2019 #SrPGA Champion. pic.twitter.com/GkuDcBsHgA
— KitchenAid Senior PGA Champ (@seniorpgachamp) May 26, 2019
It was a great finish to a great week at Oak Hill CC – thanks to the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, Oak Hill, and all who made it happen. Rochester once again proves to be a great golf town! @bryankarns @RyannEliz @seniorpgachamp #SrPGA #OakHillCC @WNYPGA pic.twitter.com/qUxOAmO0Kl
— RDGA (@RDGA1929) May 26, 2019
How AMAZING did Oak Hill look this week? Can we get a RT for the grounds and maintenance crew who makes it all happen!?#SrPGA pic.twitter.com/f0MjkUVnIo
— KitchenAid Senior PGA Champ (@seniorpgachamp) May 27, 2019
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