Eight major titles including five British Opens — and nearly won a sixth at age 59.
He led the 2009 British Open at age 59 and needed a par to win. He bogeyed and lost in a playoff.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Masters 2x
- US Open
- The Open 5x
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Tom Watson
American · Born 1949
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