By Associated Press
Paducah, KY – Paducah native Russ Cochran captured his first ever major title yesterday at the Senior British Open. Cochran turned in an impressive 5-under 67 in the final round at Walton Heath to hold off fellow Americans Mark Calcavecchia and Tom Watson. The left-hander started off quickly in the final round, recording 5 birdies in 10 holes, then held on to win by two strokes, and claim the $310,000 winner's purse.