Steven Alker wins Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Pennsylvania
Monday 5 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
New Zealand golfer Steven Alker secured a one-shot victory at the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Pennsylvania. He finished at 13-under or 14-under par after sinking late birdies to edge out American Tag Ridings. This marks Alker's fourth title in five starts on the PGA Champions Tour.
Key facts
4 facts
- Steven Alker won the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Pennsylvania
- Alker has won four titles this season
- The prize money for the win was $613,000
- Alker's regular caddie Troy Martin fell ill during the first round
The full story
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New Zealand golfer Steven Alker secured a one-shot victory at the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Pennsylvania. The 55-year-old finished with a four-under 66 at the Lehigh Country Club to end the tournament at either 13-under or 14-under. Alker edged out American Tag Ridings, while overnight leader Michael Block finished in third place.
This win marks Alker's 14th career Tour victory and his fourth title of the season. He has won three of his last four Champions Tour starts, with his only other recent result being a second-place finish. This success follows a recent victory on the European Legends Tour in Northern Ireland.
Alker completed the tournament without his regular caddie, Troy Martin, who became ill during the opening round on Friday. A 19-year-old local caddie took over carrying the bag for the rest of the event. Alker noted, "I've just crushed it the last six weeks".
The victory earned Alker $613,000 in prize money, bringing his season total to just under $4 million. He currently sits third in the Charles Schwab Tour rankings, trailing Americans Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson.
Where reports differ
- Reports differ on Alker's final score, with one stating 13-under and the other stating 14-under
Compiled from reports by RNZ and Stuff.