Peter Senior has again proven age is no barrier by storming home to win the Australian Masters 20 years after winning his last gold jacket.
The 56-year-old held off a late challenge from unheralded Sydneysider Andrew Evans to claim his third Masters title after also winning at Huntingdale in 1991 and 1995.
Senior, who started the day with a share of third, looked home and hosed with a three-shot lead with three holes to play but then bogeyed the 17th.
However Evans also dropped a shot on the tricky par 5 hole to end a two-hole birdie run and then also bogeyed the last.
Senior finished the tournament at eight-under after his final round three-under 68.
He became the oldest player to win the Australian Masters, eclipsing the mark set by 50-year-old American Gene Littler in 1980.
Evans finished on six under, tied for second with American amateur Bryson DeChambeau and John Senden.
Adam Scott finished fifth, four shots behind Senior.
Professor Rosseforp
Guest
Great win, but it doesn't prove that age is no barrier -- just that a 56 year old Peter Senior is capable of winning against younger players.
Mister Football
Roar Guru
Well done to Peter Senior - living up to his name with style.
Johnno
Guest
Great win