Tom Watson spent enough time watching Jack Nicklaus over the years to learn more than a few things about how to refine his golf swing. Watson and Nicklaus had plenty of battles across their careers, and at their best, few players moved a club better than they did.
Every amateur golfer has a shot they dread, but few rank higher than the 40-yard pitch. From that distance, getting the ball up and down, whether out of a bunker or off a tight fairway lie, remains one of the tougher asks for most players.
Tom Watson is one of the very best drivers of the golf ball of all time. Watson was one of the most successful as well, and his ability to control his driver in strong winds was the main reason why he won a record five Open Championships.
Tom Watson, 76, and an eight-time major winner, knows a thing or two about the game, especially for those getting on in years. He was one of the sport’s dominant players through the 70s and 80s, with his success at The Open particularly standing out.
Gary Player and Tom Watson have both left a lasting mark on golf, each building careers full of major victories and notable moments. Over the years, though, their relationship has not always been smooth.
The Bethpage Black crowd during the Ryder Cup will be remembered for taking things too far. While a hostile atmosphere was expected, especially in favour of the home side, there were far too many American fans who went beyond what is considered acceptable.
Tom Watson is United States golf royalty. And, along with Tiger Woods, he may be the most popular American golfer on both sides of the Atlantic. Watson won eight major titles, five of them overseas at the Open Championship.
Tom Watson has apologized for the extreme fan behavior at the just-concluded Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Sections of the American crowd specifically targeted Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, heckling them repeatedly and hurling abusive remarks during their matches.
The conduct of American fans at this weekend's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York was met with widespread criticism and condemnation.
I've been following, playing and working in golf for decades. One thing I can tell you with certainty is that some moments along the way stick with you.
Some of the most memorable Open Championship moments stem from narratives that go well beyond the leaderboard — and few stories resonate like Tom Watson’s near-miss at Turnberry in 2009.
Count Tom Watson among those who don't envision the PGA Tour and LIV Golf being able to come together as a means to unify the professional game. Watson,
After trying not to "kill anybody" with his ceremonial tee shot Thursday, honorary Masters starter Jack Nicklaus shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and some of the sport's biggest names.
Is it time to reinstate Ted Bishop? For those who don’t know, Ted Bishop was the 38th President of the PGA of America from 2013 to 2014 and was instrumental in appointing Tom Watson as the U.S.
The honorary starters for the 2024 Masters want to see the world of men's golf reunified. Jack Nicklaus trusts that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund on the right track, but Tom Watson said he hopes the players look inward regarding the fracture state of the sport.
Tom Watson isn't alone in being in the dark on the details of the prospective PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger and penned an open letter to Tour commissioner Jay Monahan expressing a wish for clarity from the game's top executives.