Bernhard Langer reflects on senior golf legacy and humble beginnings

German golf legend Bernhard Langer, 68, remains the dominant player on the PGA Tour Champions after securing 47 senior victories and six Schwab Cups. Ahead of the Senior Open at Gleneagles, he discussed his bittersweet return to Augusta and offered a candid view of German football, saying, "Die Deutschen spielen Fußball, um nicht zu verlieren." In a separate interview in Portugal, Langer recalled travelling to the country as an 18‑year‑old with almost no money, sleeping in his car and hauling his own equipment, noting, "Dormir en el coche no era lo mejor. Teníamos que comprarlo y traerlo todo nosotros mismos." He highlighted how those early hardships forged his work ethic, leading to a record‑breaking senior career that includes 126 total wins. Langer expressed optimism about the growth of the PGA Tour Champions in Europe, particularly the new Portugal Invitational.