[1] Loren Roberts won after a playoff over Fred Funk and Mark McNulty.

[2][3] The event was the first Senior Open Championship played at Sunningdale Golf Club.

18-hole stroke play qualifying rounds were held on Monday, 21 July, on three places in England, Berkshire Golf Club, Camberley Heath and Mill Ride Golf Club, for players who were not already exempt.

Sunday, 26 July 2009 Fred Funk, Mark McNulty and Loren Roberts tied the lead after the fourth round, to meet in a sudden death playoff, to decide the winner.

Fred Funk was eliminated at the first extra hole where Loren Roberts and Mark McNulty had birdies.