In 2011, Carter played in The Senior Open Championship (missed cut) and U.S. Senior Open (finished tied for 50th), his first two career Champions Tour events.
In 2011, Carter participated in the Senior Open Championship and the U.S. Senior Open, marking his first two appearances on the Champions Tour. He did not make the cut at the Senior Open Championship but finished tied for 50th place in the U.S. Senior Open.