Peter Senior won the Australian Open by one stroke yesterday, overcoming severe weather conditions that forced a three-hour suspension because of gale-force winds.

The 53-year-old regular on the US Champions Tour shot an even-par 72 in the final round at The Lakes in Sydney to become the oldest Australian Open champion. Senor finished with a total of 4-under 284, keeping his composure while several contenders struggled with the winds to drop down the field.

Fellow Australian Brendan Jones was second after a 71, while countryman Cameron Percy finished third after a 73, two strokes behind.

Englishman Justin Rose finished in a tie for fourth after a 76, three shots behind Senior.

"Winning the (Australian) PGA a couple of years ago up at Coolum was great, but I tell you what, nothing beats winning right here," Senior said.

Senior had 10 top-10 finishes on the Champions Tour this year, but no wins. That made the victory yesterday - with his son Mitch caddying - all the more special.

"It doesn't get any better than this," Senior said. "We've had three years on the Champions Tour where Mitch has caddied for me for the last two years, and we've lost three playoffs, so it feels unbelievable to win with him on the bag."

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