And he wins comfortably. Shorter layouts, wider fairways, lower rough, 54 holes instead of 72... and although there are some great Champions Tour players who still have game to win week in and week out, he has a huge advantage with his length. He'll get away with his wayward tee game at many venues, and that might free up his putting like it did this past week.
I don't think he's remotely ready to compete full-time on the senior circuit, but maybe this will give him a little boost of confidence heading into Augusta this fall. Langer, McCarron, and company have some work ahead of them if they plan on continuing to dominate like they have the past several years. That Phil won in his first official start as a senior bodes very well for the Champions Tour. They need some excitement, and Phil can certainly help provide it.
