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      • 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.
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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Tom-WatsonTom Watson | Biography, Titles, 2009 Open, & Facts | Britannica

    Apr 25, 2024 · Tom Watson (born September 4, 1949, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.) 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.

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  4. tomwatson.com › about-tomAbout Tom – Tom Watson

    Tom Watson’s true greatness is about intangibles, things you can’t quantify. He has a style and a grace that has to be seen and witnessed to be understood. Some of it is his will; his ability to do the impossible in the crucible of moments when history is being made: the chip-in at Pebble Beach in 1982, which many believe to be the most ...

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tom_Watson_(golfer)Tom Watson (golfer) - Wikipedia

    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.

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  7. www.liveabout.com › tom-watson-biography-1563766Golfer Tom Watson: Biography and Career Facts - LiveAbout

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    Watson won 39 times on the PGA Tour, the bulk of those wins happening in the years from 1977 through 1983. (All his wins are listed below.) After turning age 50, Watson won another 14 times on the Champions Tour. Watson's 39 PGA Tour wins are tied for 11th most in tour history. And his eight wins in majors is sixth most in the history of men's prof...

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    Member, World Golf Hall of Fame
    PGA Tour money leader, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984
    PGA Tour Vardon Trophy winner, 1977, 1978, 1979
    PGA Tour Player of the Year, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984

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    • In 1999, Tom Watson was made an honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. He joined four other Americans to receive that honor: Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, President George H.W. Bush and Gene Sarazen. • In four of Tom Watson's eight major championship victories, Jack Nicklaus finished second.

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    In the period of time between Jack Nicklaus'peak and Tiger Woods' peak, Tom Watson was the best golfer in the game. Watson stood up to Nicklaus on numerous occasions, one of the few golfers who consistently went toe-to-toe with Nicklaus and came out on top. Their duel at the 1977 British Open - where Nicklaus shot 66-66 over the final two rounds, w...

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    Tom Watson: "A lot of guys who have never choked have never been in the position to do so."
    Tom Watson: "If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate."
    Tom Watson: "I learned how to win by losing and not liking it."
    Lanny Wadkins: "Tom would never tolerate a weakness. He'd go to the practice tee and beat at it until the darn thing went away."

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    PGA Tour (39) 1. 1974 Western Open 2. 1975 Byron Nelson Golf Classic 3. 1975 British Open 4. 1977 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am 5. 1977 Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational 6. 1977 Masters Tournament 7. 1977 Western Open 8. 1977 British Open 9. 1978 Joe Garagiola-Tucson Open 10. 1978 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am 11. 1978 Byron Nelson Golf Classic...

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  8. www.theopen.com › latest › tom-watson-record-the-openTom Watson at The Open

    Nov 8, 2023 · Watson ultimately lost to Stewart Cink in a play-off, but, although there was no sixth Claret Jug in 2009, the respect and admiration for one of golf’s greatest only grew. Tom Watson’s record at The Open . 1975 | Carnoustie. Position: Champion Golfer of the Year. Score: 279 (71, 67, 69. 72) 1976 | Royal Birkdale. Position: Missed Second Cut

  9. www.golfdigest.com › story › tom-watsons-farewell-toTom Watson's farewell to major-championship golf comes ...

    Jul 28, 2019 · Watson won the Open five times in nine years, beginning with his playoff victory over Jack Newton at Carnoustie in 1975 to become a major champion at 25.

  10. www.sportskeeda.com › golf › how-many-majors-tomHow many majors has Tom Watson won? Exploring ... - Sportskeeda

    Jun 20, 2023 · In 1988, Tom Watson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. In 1992, he won the GCSAA Old Tom Morris Award. He has been part of six Ryder Cup-winning teams, four times as a player and two...