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. Watson defies age to stay in lead at TurnberryV Krishnaswamy Turnberry,SCOTLAND - It may have been a day early, but the ageless Tom Watson sure loved the old visual of him in a green T-shirt walking down the 18th fairway in 1977 flashing on the giant screen at Ailsa Craig course at Turnberry. 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. Two-time defending British Open champion Harrington cards 6-over 76 at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Padraig Harrington’s bid to become the first player in 53 years to win the British Open three times in a row virtually ended Saturday when he shot a 6-over 76 to fall 14 shots off the lead at 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. Woods, Bhullar miss the cut; Watson turns the clock back
A double shocker at British Open: Watson in the lead as Woods misses cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson danced what he called “a Scottish jig” on the 18th green after another long putt fell into the cup. Play on. Double shocker: Tom Watson tied for British Open lead, Woods heads home after missing cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson leading the British Open heading to the weekend? Tiger Woods gassing up the plane and heading for home? Treacherous Turnberry delivered a pair of shockers Friday. Double shocker: Watson tied for British Open lead, Woods heads home after missing cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson leading the British Open heading to the weekend? 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? Two double bogeys put Woods in danger of missing British Open cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods was unlikely to make the British Open cut after shooting a 4-over 74 in the second round Friday. 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. Turnberry’s revenge: Marino surprise leader of British Open as the ol’ course shows its biteTURNBERRY, Scotland — Steve Marino can thank his dad for making sure he got to the British Open. Former US Open champion Michael Campbell withdraws from British Open during dismal roundTURNBERRY, Scotland — The struggles continue for New Zealand’s Michael Campbell. Montgomerie admits he was distracted at British Open by Lyle’s comments about cheatingTURNBERRY, Scotland — Looks like Sandy Lyle can forget about being vice captain at the Ryder Cup. Bhullar leaves Turnberry early, but richer in Major experienceTURNBERRY - Gaganjeet Bhullar’s attempts to become only the third Indian to play the weekend rounds of a Major championship were swept aside by wet and windy conditions Friday morning, as he went seven-over for the second round and ended at eight-over 148 for the tournament at the 138th British Open. Turnberry’s revenge: Weather more imposing for Day 2 of British Open after gentle startTURNBERRY, Scotland — Ahhh, that’s more like it. Clouds Pose Greater Threat than Jimenez for Watson, Curtis and Kuboya
No surprise this time: Curtis ready to contend for another British Open title
At British Open, Watson puts the ‘ancient’ in the Royal & Ancient Golf ClubTURNBERRY, Scotland — These kind of things usually don’t end well, no matter how much we might want them to. Golf is a tough enough game for even the youngsters playing in this British Open, and 59-year-olds have no business getting in the way — no matter what their pedigree might be. Anthony Kim tries to recover from a quintuple-bogey 9TURNBERRY, Scotland — Anthony Kim took three swipes to escape a pot bunker, and by the time he was done making a mess of the second hole at Turnberry on Thursday, he had a quintuple-bogey 9. 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. |
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Turnberry,SCOTLAND - The Ailsa Course at the Turnberry, which has a way of reeling in dramatic scenes at its 18th green, did so once again. Tom Watson, two months short of his 60th birthday, turned the clock back to take a share of the midway lead on the very stage which saw his finest hour back in 1977.
TURNBERRY, Scotland —Weather more ominous for Day 2 of the British Open after pristine conditions to start. Ahhh, now this is more like it for a British Open.
TURNBERRY, Scotland — When Ben Curtis won the British Open on his first try, he seemed one of the most fluky major champions in golf history. Beyond family and friends, no one had ever heard of the guy.
