Zach Johnson Captures First Senior Golf Major With Six-Shot Win at Firestone

Zach Johnson captured the first senior major championship of his career with a commanding six-shot victory at the Kaulig Companies Championship , bringing a memorable end to major championship golf at Firestone Country Club .

Johnson closed with a 2-under 68 to finish at 15-under 265 , comfortably ahead of the chasing pack. The two-time major champion had effectively taken control of the tournament with a brilliant third-round 63 , which gave him a four-shot lead heading into the final day.

Despite making two bogeys in his opening four holes on Sunday, Johnson quickly steadied himself and never allowed his rivals to mount a serious challenge. He provided a fitting finishing touch by chipping in from about 20 feet on the final hole, drawing cheers from the galleries at the historic Ohio venue.

The victory was Johnson's third title of his rookie season on the PGA Tour Champions and significantly strengthened his position in the Charles Schwab Cup standings as he continues to chase leader Stewart Cink . The win also secures Johnson a place in next year's Players Championship .

Boo Weekley finished alone in second at 9-under 271 after a closing 66, while Rory Sabbatini surged into third with back-to-back rounds of 66. Cink carded a final-round 68 to finish fourth.

The tournament marked the end of an era at Firestone, which has hosted top-level professional golf since 1954 . Beginning next year, the PGA Tour Champions' fifth major will move to Newport Beach, California .