Peter Senior wins Champions Tour Q-school

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (AP)—Australia’s Peter Senior won the Champions Tour Qualifying Tournament by shooting a 5-under 66 for a three-stroke victory over Joe Ozaki, Steve Haskins and Ronnie Black on Friday.

Senior, the winner of 18 tournaments in his home country, three events in Japan and four more on the European Tour, had a 17-under 266 total on TPC Scottsdale’s Champions Course. The top five finishers earned full exemptions for the 2010 season, while Nos. 6-12 received conditional exemptions. Senior also earned $30,000.

“Getting in here has been an unbelievable thing.” Senior said. “I can now set my schedule and I’m excited about playing on the Champions Tour next year.”