U.S. Senior Open: Steve Flesch secures sixth place, prolonging win-streak in PGA Tour Champions tournaments
Steve Flesch, the veteran golfer from Union, has continued his impressive form in the 2025 PGA Tour Champions season, currently holding the 4th position in the Charles Schwab Cup standings. This ranking was confirmed following his strong finish at the Kaulig Companies Championship on June 22, 2025, where he secured a 4th place with a final round of 65, marking his second consecutive top-5 finish of the season.
In the U.S. Senior Open, held at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs, Flesch showed resilience, finishing in 6th place with a total score of 4-under 276. The tournament was won by Padraig Herrington of Ireland with an 11-under 269. Flesch received $132,975 as prize money for his 6th place finish.
Flesch's consistent performance this season is a testament to his experience and skill. He made his debut on the PGA Tour in 1998 and was named Rookie of the Year. Over the years, he has played in a total of 184 events on the PGA Tour Champions, winning four tournaments, with his last victory being the 2023 Ascension Charity Classic.
Before joining the PGA Tour Champions, Flesch worked as a golf analyst for Fox Sports and Golf Channel. He is also a graduate of Covington Catholic High School and the University of Kentucky. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame and the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame in 2007.
Flesch's success on the PGA Tour is noteworthy as well. He has done well in some major events, tying for 7th in the U.S. Open in 2004, placing 6th in the PGA Championship in 2008, and tying for 5th in the Masters the same year.
In another previous event, Flesch tied for second with partner Paul Goydos at the American Family Insurance Championship, a best ball tournament that is part of the PGA Tour Champions circuit.
With total winnings on the PGA Tour Champions surpassing $7 million and $18 million in earnings on the PGA Tour, Flesch's career accomplishments are undeniable. As of the current season, he is 11th in the Schwab Cup tour standings with $792,501 in winnings through 15 events.
Flesch's journey in golf, from his humble beginnings in Union to his current success on the PGA Tour Champions, serves as an inspiration to many. His consistent performance and dedication to the sport continue to make him a force to be reckoned with in the world of golf.
In his career, Steve Flesch, a native of Covington and alumnus of the University of Kentucky, has competed in various major events, such as the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship, demonstrating his golfing prowess. Despite his success on the PGA Tour, he continues to impress in the 2025 season of the PGA Tour Champions, participating in events like the American Family Insurance Championship. His career accomplishments, which include over $7 million in earnings on the PGA Tour Champions alone, are undeniable, and his 4th place finish in the Kaulig Companies Championship is just one example of his consistent performance.
