Harrington loses playoff to Cejka at Porthcawl

Irishman pipped for second year in succession in wet and windy conditions

Alex Cejka poses with the trophy after winning the 2023 Senior Open Championship at Royal Porthcawl. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Alex Cejka defeated Pádraig Harrington in a play-off to win the Senior British Open at Royal Porthcawl.

The German birdied the second extra hole to claim his third Senior major title after he and Harrington had finished tied on five over par following a final round played in miserable wet and windy conditions.