Stewart Cink Wins Second Ally Challenge Title in Michigan Playoff

Stewart Cink successfully defended his title at the 2025 Ally Challenge, winning in a playoff against Ernie Els after both were tied following 54 holes. Cink's victory marked his second win at the Ally Challenge, making him the first golfer to win the event twice in its eight-year history and his third PGA Tour Champions win in 2025. He opened the tournament with a bogey-free, record-setting 10-under 62, the lowest 18-hole score in Ally Challenge history, and demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the event. Ernie Els finished strong with a final round 69, but ultimately fell to Cink on the first playoff hole. Other notable performers included Steven Alker, who finished two strokes behind Cink after the first round, and a field featuring multiple multi-time winners on the senior circuit. Cink's victory adds to a competitive season featuring several golfers with multiple wins, including Miguel Angel Jimenez and Angel Cabrera.