A Twitter regular, Cink posts a claret tweetTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink became the first British Open champion to show off his prize on Twitter. The triple try at the British done, Harrington goes for title defense at PGATURNBERRY, Scotland — Padraig Harrington failed in his bid to become the first player in more than 50 years to win the British Open three straight times. The good news? 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. 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. 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. 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. With drama building at every hole, Watson, Westwood tied for lead of improbable British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson is tied with England’s Lee Westwood for the British Open lead with three holes remaining as he tries to become the oldest major champion in golf history. With drama building at every hole, Watson, 2 others tied for lead of improbable British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson, trying to become the oldest major champion in golf history, was in a three-way tie for the British Open lead with six holes remaining. With Watson chasing history, Westwood leads at the turn of a dramatic British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — England’s Lee Westwood had a two-shot lead on Tom Watson midway through the final round of the British Open. Westwood grabs British Open lead with eagle, Watson still chasing history at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — England’s Lee Westwood has surged into the British Open lead with an eagle at the par-5 seventh hole, knocking back 59-year-old Tom Watson. Fisher takes quadruple-bogey 8, Watson back into tie for British Open lead despite slow startTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson has reclaimed a share of the British Open lead after England’s Ross Fisher took a quadruple-bogey 8 when he got caught up in Turnberry’s treacherous rough. Fisher moves into British Open lead as Watson begins quest to become oldest major championTURNBERRY, Scotland — England’s Ross Fisher has snatched away the British Open lead from Tom Watson, who’s trying to become golf’s oldest major champion. 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. An ocean away, a Golden Bear lurks in the Florida sun and cheers for Watson at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus starred in the famous “Duel in the Sun,” one of the most compelling final rounds in major championship history. Watson’s got game and ready to win this British Open for old geezers everywhereTURNBERRY, Scotland — The old geezer’s got game. The good, the bad, the ugly: British Open rookie Steve Marino endures wild ride at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Steve Marino got a kick out of playing links golf for the first time. Took right to it, in fact. 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. Ageless Watson stays in contention, Jaidee best Asian challengerTURNBERRY - The golfing world woke up to a strange Saturday at a Major - it was one without Tiger Woods on the weekend and it was one where a 59-year-old American, Tom Watson, was looking to further his reputation as the world’s best Links player. Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading to 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. Watson gives up British Open lead, still in running to become oldest major championTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson has surrendered the lead at the British Open with three bogeys in a seven-hole stretch at blustery Turnberry. Tied for the British Open lead, Tom Watson takes aim at becoming oldest major championTURNBERRY, Scotland — Mathew Goggin of Australia has pulled even with Tom Watson for the lead at the British Open, shooting a 1-under 69 in blustery conditions at Turnberry. Seve Ballesteros hopes to play in British Open at St. Andrews in 2010MADRID — Seve Ballesteros said he would like to play in the British Open at St. Andrews in 2010. Woods misses cut at British Open; fails to advance at major for only second time as proTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods has missed the cut in a major for only the second time in his professional career. Woods made two double bogeys on the way to a 4-over 74 Friday and won’t be playing the weekend at the British Open, missing the cut by one stroke. Double shocker: Watson tied for British Open lead, Woods likely headed home after missing cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson leading the British Open heading to the weekend? Watson keeps the magic going at Turnberry, but Tiger Woods in big troubleTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson had another magical day at the British Open. Turnberry strikes back; Tiger Woods struggling to make cut at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods came into the British Open as an overwhelming favorite to win his 15th major championship. British open leaderboard 2009: A quick glance
Miguel Angel Jimenez shoots 6-under 64, passes Tom Watson for British Open leadTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson, famous for winning the “Duel in the Sun” that forever links him with Turnberry, is at the stage in his career where the British Open should be a ceremonial stroll into the sunset. 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. Bhullar shoots 71 to be tied with Tiger in British OpenTURNBERRY - Gaganjeet Bhullar displayed great character as he twice recovered from reverses in the first round of the 138th British Open to come back with a highly commendable but a roller-coaster one-over 71 in his first-ever round at a Major. |
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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.
Summary of the day: Tiger Wood struggles, Tom Watson atop the leader board at the 2009 British Open.
