After remarkable British Open run, Watson uncertain about PGANEW 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. With a world rooting for Tom Watson, Stewart Cink wins with graceTURNBERRY, Scotland — Only when it looked easy did Stewart Cink face his toughest challenge. On the cusp of a claret jug, Tom Watson faces a swan song at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson was among the British Open champions whom the R&A consulted when it decided the game was getting younger and it was time to lower the age limit to 60 for winners of golf’s oldest championship. Sorry, Cink: British Open champ overshadowed by Tom Watson squandering chance at historyTURNBERRY, 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. Garcia, Westwood still chasing major title after British Open champ Cink finally has hisTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink finally broke a tiring Tom Watson at the British Open to find that elusive major title on his 50th attempt. Golf: List of British Open champions from 1860TURNBERRY - The following is the list of all British Open golf champions from 1860 to 2009. Year Winner Country Score A Twitter regular, Cink posts a claret tweetTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink became the first British Open champion to show off his prize on Twitter. Put away the rockin’ chairs: Even in defeat, Watson shows that aging athletes can still thrive
Tom Watson battles time almost to a standstill until time finally winsTURNBERRY, Scotland — He battled time almost to a standstill until time, as it always does, finally won. Tom Watson was not going to go easily, though, not when he had to know this magical moment was never going to come again. Like the 2008 US Open, missed putts on final hole at British Open keeps Westwood from playoffTURNBERRY, Scotland — Two years. Two putts to get into a playoff. Two misses. Stewart Cink steals away claret jug as Tom Watson squanders chance to be oldest major champTURNBERRY, 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. Stewart wins play-off, sinks Watson’s British Open dream (Roundup)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. Cink steals away claret jug as Watson squanders chance to become oldest major championTURNBERRY, 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. Failing to sink the clincher, Watson goes into play-off with CinkTURNBERRY - Tom Watson added one more act to the already emotion-draining drama at the Turnberry Golf Resort when he missed an eight-foot par putt to send the 138th Open Championships into a four-hole play-off with Stewart Cink of United States. Advantage, Cink: Commanding 4-shot lead over Tom Watson heading to final hole of Open playoffTURNBERRY, 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. Advantage, Cink: 1-shot lead over Tom Watson in British Open four-hole playoffTURNBERRY, 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. Tom Watson heads to British Open playoff with Cink after missing chance at historic winTURNBERRY, Scotland — Fifty-nine-year-old Tom Watson is heading to a four-hole playoff with Stewart Cink at the British Open after squandering a chance for a historic victory in regulation. Watson tees off in final round of British Open as Fisher pulls even with birdie on No. 1TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson has teed off at the British Open, hoping to become the oldest major champion in golf history. Early players put up some low numbers at British Open; Watson prepares for historic roundTURNBERRY, 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. Watson weaves a bit of old magic in Scotland, seeking final chapter in British Open fairy taleTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson took three practice swings without a club in his hand, then looked toward the green and pictured the shot he needed to play. Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading into final round at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson looked around at the amazing scene Saturday, his eyes tearing up a bit as all the Scottish fans surrounding the 18th green toasted one of golf’s greatest champions. Make way for the Mechanic: Jimenez surges to British Open lead with 64 that knocks off WatsonTURNBERRY, Scotland — Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez rolled in a 66-foot birdie putt at the final hole for a 6-under 64 to claim the opening-round lead at the British Open. Old-timers day: 59-year-old Tom Watson leads British Open, tied with Ben Curtis at 65TURNBERRY, Scotland — On the eve of the British Open, Tom Watson got a modern-day text message from Jack Nicklaus’ wife. Then it was time to turn back the clock at Turnberry. On day for going low, Woods struggles to 1-over 71 on first day of British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — On a day for going low, Tiger Woods struggled to a 1-over 71 in the opening round of the British Open. Old-timers day, Part II: 59-year-old Tom Watson leads British Open after shooting opening 65TURNBERRY, Scotland — On the eve of the British Open, Tom Watson got a modern-day text message from Jack Nicklaus’ wife. Kenny Perry shoots 68, still leads as rain suspends play at Travelers ChampionshipCROMWELL, Conn. — Kenny Perry followed up his opening 61 with a 68 Friday and held on to a two-stroke lead when thunderstorms halted the second round of the Travelers Championship. The usual movement wasn’t there in US Open’s two-day third roundFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The third round of a major championship has traditionally been known as “Moving Day.” Round 1, Take 2: US Open will try again Friday, after heavy downpour drowns Bethpage BlackFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The field at the U.S. Open will try again this morning, when the forecast looks considerably better with only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. As Woods stalls, Furyk and Byrd tie for the lead at Memorial.DUBLIN, Ohio — One last birdie for Jim Furyk put him one more stroke under par, which he found more gratifying than being in a share of the lead with Jonathan Byrd on Friday at the Memorial. Luke Donald rides 6-birdie streak to shoot 64 for 3-shot lead after opening round at MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Luke Donald had so many birdies that he struggled to keep track. With only 20 putts, Donald builds early lead at MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods hardly missed a fairway, a big improvement. Luke Donald hardly missed a putt, and that was far more rewarding Thursday at the Memorial. Tiger Woods plays nine with Jack Nicklaus, flashes old form in tune-up for MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Kenny Perry was needling Tiger Woods as he stood over his chip shot behind the final hole, one three-time Memorial Tournament winner dogging another. Nicklaus and Woods attract thousands in the rain and deliver a showDUBLIN, Ohio — Beneath a gray sky and dreary rain, thousands of colorful umbrellas framed both sides of every fairway at Muirfield Village. On a miserable day to watch golf, no one was about to miss a single shot. Eras collide: Jack Nicklaus,Tiger Woods play together in Memorial Skins GameDUBLIN, Ohio — Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods will play together in the Memorial Skins Game, only the second time they have competed against each other in the same group. Pavin, Rose join field of 2009 Travelers Championship event in ConnecticutHARTFORD, Conn. — Corey Pavin and Justin Rose are among the latest players to commit to this year’s Travelers Championship tournament in Connecticut. |
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TURNBERRY, Scotland — Maybe when the disappointment wears off — for both Tom Watson and the millions of fans cheering him on — everyone will take a larger message from his amazing performance along the Scottish coast.
