British Open win gives Stewart Cink added confidence _ and plenty of new fans heading into PGAAugust 12th, 2009 No joke, Cink hears plenty of cheers at HazeltineCHASKA, Minn. — The cheers for Tiger and Phil are a given, and Padraig Harrington gets his share of love.
Tom Watson to take home fond memories of ill-fated British Open title chase at TurnberryJuly 26th, 2009 Watson recalls 'magical' times at TurnberrySUNNINGDALE, England — Tom Watson had a few words to describe his two-week visit to Britain. "It was magical for a while," he said.
50 Cink: Stewart Cink returns to Atlanta hometown with British Open trophy, new nicknameJuly 23rd, 2009 '50 Cink' still celebrating biggest winATLANTA — Stewart Cink came home to show off his latest trophy and new nickname. Cink, a former Georgia Tech golfer who lives near Atlanta in Duluth, Wednesday talked about his British Open championship after returning to Atlanta.
Tom Watson among the Senior British Open leaders 4 days after almost making golfing historyJuly 23rd, 2009 Watson at Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth Senior British Open title. The 59-year-old Watson, who almost became the oldest major champion at the British Open last weekend, was tied for third place among early finishers at Sunningdale.
After remarkable British Open run, Watson uncertain about PGAJuly 21st, 2009 Watson would need invite to PGA, if he wants itNEW YORK — Even though he came within an 8-foot putt of winning the British Open, Tom Watson didn't sound terribly interested Tuesday in playing the PGA Championship next month in Minnesota. First, though, he would need an invitation to the only major he never won.
Garcia, Westwood still chasing major title after British Open champ Cink finally has hisJuly 20th, 2009 Cink finally has major; Garcia, Westwood must waitTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink finally broke a tiring Tom Watson at the British Open to find that elusive major title on his 50th attempt. For Lee Westwood it stayed just out of reach in his 47th and Sergio Garcia got nowhere near in major No.
Like the 2008 US Open, missed putts on final hole at British Open keeps Westwood from playoffJuly 20th, 2009 Westwood rues missed chance at last hole at OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Two years. Two putts to get into a playoff.
Sorry, Cink: British Open champ overshadowed by Tom Watson squandering chance at historyJuly 20th, 2009 Watson lets historic win slip away at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — As Tom Watson stood on the 18th green, where it had all slipped away not more than an hour earlier, he looked down wistfully at the trophy Stewart Cink was clutching. Watson's name is engraved on the claret jug five times.
A Twitter regular, Cink posts a claret tweetJuly 20th, 2009 A tweet and a claret jug for CinkTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink became the first British Open champion to show off his prize on Twitter. Cink is one of the biggest users of Twitter on the PGA Tour with more than 550,000 followers.
Early players put up some low numbers at British Open; Watson prepares for historic roundJuly 19th, 2009 Early players put up low numbers at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — While Tom Watson waited to take his shot at history, several players put up low numbers early in the final round of the British Open. Even though the wind continued to blow hard off the Irish Sea, three players in the first four groups posted below-par rounds at Turnberry.
Stewart Cink steals away claret jug as Tom Watson squanders chance to be oldest major champJuly 19th, 2009 Cink beats Watson in playoff, wins British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — One putt from 8 feet was all that separated Tom Watson from a moment no one imagined possible until he was close enough to make it happen with one final stroke. On the verge of becoming golf's oldest major champion, Watson finally showed his 59-year-old nerves.
Cink steals away claret jug as Watson squanders chance to become oldest major championJuly 19th, 2009 Watson squanders his chance at a historic winTURNBERRY, Scotland — One putt from 8 feet was all that separated Tom Watson from a moment no one imagined possible until he was close enough to make it happen with one final stroke. On the verge of becoming golf's oldest major champion, Watson finally showed his 59-year-old nerves.
Advantage, Cink: 1-shot lead over Tom Watson in British Open four-hole playoffJuly 19th, 2009 Cink takes 1-shot lead in playoff with WatsonTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink has claimed a one-stroke lead in his playoff with 59-year-old Tom Watson, who squandered a chance for a historic victory in regulation. Watson missed an 8-foot putt to win on the 72nd hole, forcing a four-hole playoff with Cink on Sunday.
Stewart wins play-off, sinks Watson's British Open dream (Roundup)July 19th, 2009 V KRISHNASWAMY
TURNBERRY - Tom Watsons dream to create sporting history by winning the British Open for the sixth time ended in tears as Stewart Cink won the four-hole play-off on the final day to lift the Claret Jug at the Ailsa Craig Golf Course here Sunday. The front-runner for last three days, 59-year-old Watson, and the 36-year-old Cink, were tied at two-under 208 after 72 holes, leading to a four-hole play-off.
Advantage, Cink: Commanding 4-shot lead over Tom Watson heading to final hole of Open playoffJuly 19th, 2009 Cink takes 4-shot lead in playoff with WatsonTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink has a commanding four-stroke lead with one hole left in his British Open playoff with 59-year-old Tom Watson, who squandered a chance for a historic victory in regulation. Watson, trying to become the oldest champion in golf history, missed an 8-foot putt to win on the 72nd hole, forcing a four-hole playoff with Cink on Sunday.
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