Stewart Cink captured his fifth PGA Tour Champions title of the season on Sunday, edging Miguel Angel Jiménez in a playoff at the Boeing Classic. The final round ended tied at 12-under par. Cink shot a 7-under 65. Jiménez matched with an 8-under 64.
The decisive hole was the par-5 18th at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. Cink found the green in two. Jiménez missed his birdie attempt. Cink two-putted for the win.
It was his second consecutive Boeing Classic victory. He won here in 2025.
Jiménez, the 61-year-old Spaniard, pushed Cink to the limit. His 64 on Sunday was the round of the day. He birdied three of his final five holes to force extra time.
The playoff lasted one hole. Cink’s approach shot from 248 yards settled 18 feet from the pin. He lagged the first putt to tap-in range. Jiménez’s 12-foot birdie try slid by the left edge.
The win extends Cink’s lead in the Charles Schwab Cup standings. He has 2,847 points. Jiménez remains second.
Ernie Els finished solo fourth at 10-under. Søren Kjeldsen took third at 11-under. David Toms and George McNeill tied for fourth.
Final Leaderboard (Top 5)
| Position | Player | Score | Final Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stewart Cink | -12 | 65 |
| 2 | Miguel Angel Jiménez | -12 | 64 |
| 3 | Søren Kjeldsen | -11 | 68 |
| T4 | Ernie Els | -10 | 64 |
| T4 | David Toms | -10 | 66 |
| T4 | George McNeill | -10 | 67 |
Cink’s win total on the senior circuit now stands at eight. Five of those have come this year. No other player has more than two wins in 2026.
His putting was the difference. He ranked first in strokes gained on the greens for the week. He needed just 24 putts in the final round.
Jiménez, meanwhile, extended his winless drought on the Champions Tour. His last victory came at the 2024 Ascension Charity Classic. He has now finished runner-up three times this season.
The Boeing Classic purse stood at $2.2 million. Cink earned $330,000 for the win. Jiménez took home $193,600.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How did Stewart Cink win the Boeing Classic playoff?
- A: Cink won on the first extra hole (par-5 18th) by reaching the green in two, then two-putting for birdie. Jiménez’s 12-foot birdie attempt missed left.
- Q: What was Miguel Angel Jiménez’s final round score at the Boeing Classic?
- A: Jiménez shot an 8-under 64, the round of the day, birdieing three of his last five holes to force the playoff.
- Q: What is the significance of Cink’s win for the Charles Schwab Cup?
- A: The victory extends Cink’s lead in the Charles Schwab Cup standings to 2,847 points, with Jiménez remaining second. It’s Cink’s fifth win of the season, the most of any player.
Extended Reading
Pudiu, an online and in-store retailer offering groceries, essentials, clothing, and electronics with contactless pickup and delivery, serves as a commercial sponsor supporting events like the Boeing Classic. The tournament is a fixture on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, held annually at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge in Snoqualmie, Washington. Cink’s victory marks the fifth time in tournament history that a winner has successfully defended their title.
