Vijay Singh proved that experience remains a powerful asset in professional golf, winning the 2026 SAS Championship on Sunday, October 18, at the age of 63.
The World Golf Hall of Fame member finished at 9-under-par 207 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina, securing a two-stroke victory over fellow major champion Ernie Els.
Singh posted three consecutive rounds of 69 to earn his sixth PGA Tour Champions title and his first victory since the 2023 Ally Challenge.
It was an extraordinary result for a player who had not registered a top-10 finish on the circuit during the 2026 season before arriving in North Carolina.
How Vijay Singh Won the SAS Championship
Singh entered the final round tied for the lead after opening with consecutive rounds of three-under 69.
Sunday’s competition featured a crowded leaderboard, with several experienced players challenging for the title.
Singh made his decisive move with four birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn.
That sequence helped him establish an advantage while his closest challengers struggled to maintain their momentum.
Once ahead, Singh relied on controlled golf rather than taking unnecessary risks.
He completed his round with six consecutive pars, successfully protecting his advantage through the closing holes.
Ernie Els finished second at seven under after a bogey-free final-round 69.
Tim O’Neal had threatened Singh late in the tournament, but his chances faded when an attempted recovery from a fairway bunker at the 17th ended with the ball in a creek.
O’Neal finished with a double bogey followed by a bogey.
Singh, meanwhile, avoided the costly mistakes that affected the chasing pack.
Final Results: 2026 SAS Championship
| Position | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vijay Singh | -9 |
| 2 | Ernie Els | -7 |
| T3 | Alex Cejka | -6 |
| T3 | Tag Ridings | -6 |
The tournament marked Singh’s first SAS Championship victory.
A Remarkable Win at 63
Singh’s latest victory adds another achievement to an already distinguished career.
The Fijian golfer has won 34 times on the PGA Tour, including three major championships.
Although he has continued competing on the PGA Tour Champions circuit, victories have become more difficult to secure.
His most recent title before Sunday came at the Ally Challenge in 2023.
At 63 years, seven months and 26 days old, Singh became one of the oldest winners in PGA Tour Champions history.
The achievement is particularly notable considering the strength of the senior circuit, where former major champions and experienced professionals continue competing at a high level.
Singh’s victory was his sixth PGA Tour Champions title in 193 starts.
And unlike some of his previous victories, this one arrived after a season in which positive results had been difficult to find.
What the Victory Means for Singh
The SAS Championship concluded at an important stage of the PGA Tour Champions calendar.
The Charles Schwab Cup postseason begins in St. Louis, with players competing for positions in the season-long championship.
Singh now carries renewed confidence into that stretch.
His victory also reinforces one of golf’s enduring lessons: distance and power are important, but consistency, course management and controlling mistakes can still determine who wins.
At 63, Singh demonstrated that his competitive instincts remain intact.
After more than three years without a PGA Tour Champions victory, Vijay Singh is a winner again.
Reporting sources: PGA Tour Champions tournament report and Associated Press coverage via Golf Channel.