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Tom Watson (golfer) Thomas Sturges Watson (born September 4, 1949) is an American retired professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour . In the 1970s and 1980s, Watson was one of the leading golfers in the world, winning eight major championships and heading the PGA Tour money list five times.
Apr 10, 2024 · Tom Watson’s St. Andrews good-bye is all the more impressive given the fight his wife wages back home. June 6, 2018.
Jun 3, 2024 · Tom Watson is an American golfer who was one of the sport’s dominant figures in the 1970s and early ’80s. Watson studied psychology at Stanford University, where he competed on the school’s golf team. After graduating in 1971, he joined the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA).
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Jul 13, 2023 · The Hall-of-Fame golfer reflects on his eight majors, his near-miss at Turnberry, his go-kart accident and his views on the distance debate and the LIV split. He also shares his passion for cutting horses and his memories of Jack Nicklaus and Bruce Edwards.
Tom Watson shares his memories of his eight majors, his 1977 Masters win, his 2009 runner-up and his honorary starter role at Augusta National. He also talks about his passion for horse-cutting and his Rolex collection.
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Apr 11, 2024 · Watson broke the jovial mood of past champions by asking if it was appropriate to talk about the split in golf between PGA Tour and LIV Golf. He said he hoped the players would unite and play against each other, while Nicklaus and Player were more pessimistic.
Jan 11, 2022 · Tom Watson has been named as an honorary starter at the Masters, along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. The 72-year-old American won the Masters in 1977 and 1981, two of eight majors in a ...
