Bernhard Langer Tops Corey Pavin to Win 2017 Senior British Open

Bernhard Langer was victorious at the 2017 Senior British Open, topping the leaderboard by three shots at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Bridgend, Wales, on Sunday.

The German veteran ended the competition on four under, carding a final round of one-over 72 to collect the trophy.

Langer was chased hard by American Cory Pavin, but two bogeys on the back nine ruined his charge.

The winner collected £235,750 from the £1,500,000 prize fund on offer, per the PGA Tour Champions' prize money distribution chart (h/t GolfNewsNet).

For a look at the final leaderboard, visit the European Senior Tour official website.

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Langer maintained his consistency throughout the four rounds of golf, claiming his third major of the year, and his 10th overall, per BBC Sport.

The German was conservative during his front nine, piecing his round together with par efforts, but a bogey on No. 3 slowed his progression to victory.

Langer held his composure to stay ahead of Pavin, but a further bogey on No. 15 produced doubt for the watching crowd.

However, the 59-year-old wrapped up the win in style as he birdied the final hole to raise his hand.

The European Senior Tour captured the winning putt:

Langer has proved his dominance on the senior tour, and there is no one in his age range who is playing with the style and panache he provides.

Pavin's third round of 65, which included seven birdies, gave him a puncher's chance of the title, but he lacked the edge needed on the final day.