He’s 52 years old and the schedule is grueling but he’s having the time of his life. Winning two senior major championships last summer provided exemptions into the two regular majors. And while he won’t defend the U.S. Senior Open title – it conflicts with his LIV Golf commitment that he wants to honor – this week’s Senior PGA gives him a chance to add to his growing legacy as the rare professional golfer who’s playing his best late in his career.
Becoming the oldest first-time winner on the European Tour when he won the 2021 British Masters at age 48 – in his 478th career start – certainly launched that fame. But Bland has proven it wasn’t just a fleeting moment. It wasn’t a matter of catching lightning…