Australia's Peter Senior holds his trophy after the final round of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Lakes Golf Club in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Senior won the tournament with a 72-hole total of 4-under 284. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
December 09, 2012 - 7:38 AM
SYDNEY - Peter Senior won the Australian Open by one stroke Sunday, overcoming severe weather conditions that forced a three-hour suspension because of gale-force winds.
The 53-year-old regular on the U.S. Champions Tour shot an even-par 72 in the final round at The Lakes to become the oldest Australian Open champion. Senior finished with a total of 4-under 284, keeping his composure while several other contenders struggled with the winds to drop down the field.
Fellow Australian Brendan Jones was second after a 71, while countryman Cameron Percy finished third after a 73, two strokes behind.
England's Justin Rose finished in a tie for fourth after a 76, three strokes behind Senior.
News from © The Associated Press, 2012