Bernhard Langer is tied for the lead after Day 1 of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Key points
Bernhard Langer is tied for the lead
2026 Senior PGA Championship is ongoing
Event held at The Concession Golf Club
First round took place on April 16, 2026
Frank Bensel participated in the event
Mentioned in this story
The Concession Golf ClubBradenton, Florida
Bernhard LangerFrank Bensel2026 Senior PGA Championship
Frank Bensel of Jupiter, Florida hits his approach shot on the 18th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Frank Bensel of Jupiter, Florida lines up his putt on the 18th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Brett Wetterich of Cincinnati, Ohio, studies his putt on the 18th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
A television cameraman zooms in on players walking up to the 18th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Golfers Rohan Allwood, Lionel Alexandre and Brad Burns walk up to the 18th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Q&A
Who is leading the 2026 Senior PGA Championship after Day 1?
Bernhard Langer is tied for the lead after the first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship.
Where is the 2026 Senior PGA Championship being held?
The 2026 Senior PGA Championship is being held at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
When was the first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship played?
The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was played on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
What notable shots did Frank Bensel make during the first round?
Frank Bensel made notable approach shots and putts on the 18th hole during the first round.
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Ryan Malby of Kalispel, Montana, tees off on the 10th hole to start his round. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Simon Kahn from England, watches his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
J.J. Henry of Fort Worth, Texas, hits his tee shot to start his round on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators gather around the 9th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Billy Andrade acknowledges applause from the crowd after sinking a putt on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Robert Karlsson from Sweden, and his caddy discuss his next shot on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Stephen Gallacher from Scotland, hits his approach shot on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
A spectator has a front row seat for action on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators found a shady spot so set their chairs along the 9th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Volunteers change the leaderboard near the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Brett Quigley of Barrington, Rhode Island, hits out of a sand trap on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Golf fans arrive at the 10th hole to watch players start their round. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
David Price of the PGA Rules Committee checks his watch at the 10th hole to make sure players are starting on schedule. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Scott Hend from Australia watches his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Neil Thompson of Birmingham, Alabama, hits his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Matthew Goggin from Australia hits his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectator along the tee on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
The maze of sandtraps on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
A volunteer keeps spectators under control along the 10th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Golfers hit their approach shots on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Harrison Frazar of Dallas, Texas, watches his putt on the 10th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Katsumasa Miyamoto from Japan and his caddy, study his putt on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
A television cameraman has an overhead view of at least three holes. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Ernie Els from South Africa, takes a drink before teeing off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Golfers Alex Cejka, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els wait to tee off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Alex Cejka from Germany studies his putt on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Padraig Harrington from Ireland, studies his putt on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Ernie Els from South Africa, places his ball on the 12th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Padraig Harrington from Ireland, watches his tee shot on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Alex Cejka from Germany, hits his tee shot on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Ernie Els from South Africa, watches his tee shot on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Mike Small of Champaign, Illinois, tees off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
John Daly of Dardanelle, Arkansas, and his caddy wait to tee off on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Henrik Stenson of Sweden, watches his tee shot on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
John Daly of Dardanelle, Arkansas, tees off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators wait to cross the fairway on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators line the 12th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators enjoy a cold beer as they watch golfers tee off on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Mike Small of Champaign, Illinois,fist bumps a fan as he arrives at the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
John Daly of Dardanelle, Arkansas, tees off on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators pose for a photo next to the 10th tee. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators watch action on the 18th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Golfers walk past the leaderboard along the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Frank Bensel of Jupiter, Florida hits his approach shot on the 18th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Frank Bensel of Jupiter, Florida hits his approach shot on the 18th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Frank Bensel of Jupiter, Florida lines up his putt on the 18th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Brett Wetterich of Cincinnati, Ohio, studies his putt on the 18th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
A television cameraman zooms in on players walking up to the 18th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Golfers Rohan Allwood, Lionel Alexandre and Brad Burns walk up to the 18th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Ryan Malby of Kalispel, Montana, tees off on the 10th hole to start his round. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Simon Kahn from England, watches his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
J.J. Henry of Fort Worth, Texas, hits his tee shot to start his round on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Bernhard Langer in three-way tie atop Day 1 Senior PGA leaderboard
Spectators gather around the 9th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Billy Andrade acknowledges applause from the crowd after sinking a putt on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Bernhard Langer in three-way tie atop Day 1 Senior PGA leaderboard
The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Robert Karlsson from Sweden, and his caddy discuss his next shot on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Stephen Gallacher from Scotland, hits his approach shot on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
A spectator has a front row seat for action on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Spectators found a shady spot so set their chairs along the 9th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Volunteers change the leaderboard near the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Brett Quigley of Barrington, Rhode Island, hits out of a sand trap on the 9th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Golf fans arrive at the 10th hole to watch players start their round. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
David Price of the PGA Rules Committee checks his watch at the 10th hole to make sure players are starting on schedule. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Scott Hend from Australia watches his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Neil Thompson of Birmingham, Alabama, hits his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Matthew Goggin from Australia hits his tee shot on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Spectator along the tee on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
The maze of sandtraps on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
A volunteer keeps spectators under control along the 10th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Golfers hit their approach shots on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Harrison Frazar of Dallas, Texas, watches his putt on the 10th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Katsumasa Miyamoto from Japan and his caddy, study his putt on the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
A television cameraman has an overhead view of at least three holes. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Ernie Els from South Africa, takes a drink before teeing off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Golfers Alex Cejka, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els wait to tee off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Alex Cejka from Germany studies his putt on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Padraig Harrington from Ireland, studies his putt on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Ernie Els from South Africa, places his ball on the 12th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Padraig Harrington from Ireland, watches his tee shot on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Alex Cejka from Germany, hits his tee shot on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Ernie Els from South Africa, watches his tee shot on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Mike Small of Champaign, Illinois, tees off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
John Daly of Dardanelle, Arkansas, and his caddy wait to tee off on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Henrik Stenson of Sweden, watches his tee shot on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
John Daly of Dardanelle, Arkansas, tees off on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Spectators wait to cross the fairway on the 12th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Spectators line the 12th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Spectators enjoy a cold beer as they watch golfers tee off on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Mike Small of Champaign, Illinois,fist bumps a fan as he arrives at the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
John Daly of Dardanelle, Arkansas, tees off on the 13th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Spectators pose for a photo next to the 10th tee. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Spectators watch action on the 18th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
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Round 1 of the Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
Golfers walk past the leaderboard along the 10th hole. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
BRADENTON – Bernhard Langer, the 68-year-old golf legend from Germany and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, fired a 6-under par 66 on Thursday, April 15, to earn a share of the lead after the first round of the 86th Senior PGA Championship.
Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez, known for his trademark gray ponytail and ever-present cigar, and Stephen Allan of Australia also shot 66 at The Concession Golf Club to create a three-way tie at the top.
“Whenever you shoot your age or better, you know you are playing well,” said Langer, whose 47 victories on the PGA’s senior circuit is the all-time best. “There is a fine line between playing great and mediocre on this course.”
Bernhard Langer of Germany tees off on the second hole during the first round of the Senior PGA Championship 2026 at The Concession Golf Club on April 16, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida.
Bernhard Langer of Germany tees off on the second hole during the first round of the Senior PGA Championship 2026 at The Concession Golf Club on April 16, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida.
Langer nailed a monster 65-foot putt for an eagle on the par-5 17th hole. It helped make up for a double bogey on the par-3 11th hole.
“If I could putt this way the rest of my career, I would be happy,” Langer said. “I tried to get fancy (on No. 11) and opened the blade. I hit it over the green.”
Langer owns a staggering 126 professional victories and has been the senior money leader 12 times. He’s only one of five golfers to win professional titles on the six continents where golf is played and won 1985 and 1993 Masters Tournaments.
Another World Golf Hall of Fame member, Retief Goosen of South Africa, is one shot back after shooting a 67 and is in a 4-way tie for second place. He is joined by Ben Crane, 50, of Portland, Ore., Thammanoon Sriroj, 56, of Thailand, and 54-year-old Brian Gay Fort Worth, Texas.
“I’ll take 5-under par any day,” said Goosen, who won the U.S Open in 2001 and 2004. “I’m happy with it.
“I played the par 3s and par 5s nicely. The par 3s and par 5s served me well today.”
Goosen, 57, was ranked in the world’s Top 10 for 250 weeks between 2001 and 2007. He has won 40 professional tournaments, including seven PG Tour titles. He transitioned to the PGA Tour Champions in 2019.
“It’s interesting to play the same guys you beat 20 or 30 years ago,” Goosen said. “Today was a good day to score.”
Spectators gather around the 9th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Spectators gather around the 9th green. The first round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship was held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Jose Maria Olazabal gave credit to his putter for his 4-under round of 68 in Thursday’s first round. He is tied with Australian Greg Chalmers and Irishman Padraig Harrington at two strokes off the pace.
“I putted extremely well today,” said the 60-year-old Olazabal, who won the Masters in 1994 and 1999. “It was good putting more than anything else.
“The rest of my game was not as sharp as it needed to be. I was missing my irons to the left. I just hung in there on the back nine.”
Jose Maria Olazabal warms up on the range during the first round of the Senior PGA Championship 2026 at The Concession Golf Club on April 16, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida.
Jose Maria Olazabal warms up on the range during the first round of the Senior PGA Championship 2026 at The Concession Golf Club on April 16, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida.
Olazabal, who lives in the Basque Country in Spain, owns six PGA Tour titles and 30 professional wins.
At three shots back, there is an 11-player logjam at 3-under par.
Thursday was a nightmare on the course for defending Senior PGA champion Angel Cabrera. The 56-year-old from Argentina shot a 9-over 81 and is tied for 153rd place.
Play in the second round at The Concession Golf Club begins on Friday at 7:30 a.m.
