Despite the lure of competing next year on the lucrative Champions Tour in the U.S., Barry Lane has promised to return to the Home of Golf in 2012 and seek to capture the Scottish Senior title for a third straight occasion.

The 51-year old Englishman eagled the last to retain his title with a final round 66 and win by two strokes with a 14-under par tally.

Barry Lane, wearing bright red tartan trousers, successfully defends his Scottish Senior title. (Photo - Getty Images).

Lane managed to hold off American Gary Koch who posted a 67 in bright and slightly windy conditions on the Torrance course at St. Andrews Bay.

Lane, who won the 1988 Bell’s Scottish Open on the main European Tour, delighted Scottish fans by donning a pair of bright red tartan trousers he had purchased six years ago in China.

And despite some ‘ribbing’ by fellow competitors, Lane had the last laugh in capturing the £32,500 first prize cheque along with being presented with a 10-year bottle of single malt Scotch.

“It must be the Scottish air and the Scottish golf courses, and especially this Torrance course as it really suits my eye,” he said.

“I just love golf courses where you have to use your imagination.”

Lane had turned down an invitation, and the chance of capturing a £245,000 first prize cheque on the U.S. Champions Tour, by electing to appease sponsors and defend in Scotland.

And after capturing his second Senior Tour success, Lane had no qualms about his decision not to accept the New York invitation.

“I had made my decision on Monday, so it was done and dusted and I just got on with my game,” said Lane.

“It’s always nice to defend a title and win, as well, so that makes it extra special.

“Even though Gary gave me a good contest, I am so glad I decided to come back to Scotland.”

Lane is remaining in Scotland to contest this week’s main Tour Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, and an event he was runner-up six years ago.

And while he’s again assured some ‘not so kind’ remarks, Lane has promised also to again wear his tartan trousers.

“I got a bit of ribbing this morning from some of the lads but I guess they’re all jealous,” said Lane laughing.

“So I might just wear them next week, as well.”

Lane is also hoping to contest the following week’s Omega European Masters, and the event in Switzerland he captured in 1993.

As at the close of entries last Friday, Lane is currently third reserve, the fact he is over 50 means he longer gains an automatic entry as a former event champion.

Irishman Des Smyth heads to his defence of the up-coming Senior Masters buoyed by a share of third place.

Smyth, 58 produced a bogey free final round five under par 67 to share third on 10-under par with Australia’s Peter Fowler (70).

Smyth was delighted with his effort especially after having been three over par after four holes on day one.

“I had five birdies and no bogeys today that was really nice and since my bad start on Friday, I’ve played really well,“ he said.

“This is a links type course and I just play well on these type of golf courses.  I was born on a links course.

“My next event is the Senior Masters at Woburn where I am defending so I am heading there in good form.”