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In the 1986 Hawaiian Open, Watson was the third-round leader and was aiming to end his winless streak since July 1984. However, Watson bogeyed the 71st and 72nd holes and finished in a tie for 3rd place, behind the winner Corey Pavin. [27] In the 1987 U.S. Open, Watson had a one-shot lead going into the final round at the Olympic Club. Watson ...
Tom Watson won his only U.S. Open, two strokes ahead of runner-up Jack Nicklaus, [3] for the sixth of his eight major titles. [ 4 ] Watson also won the British Open a month later, to become the fifth player to win both Opens in the same year, joining Bobby Jones ( 1926 , 1930 ), Gene Sarazen ( 1932 ), Ben Hogan ( 1953 ), and Lee Trevino ( 1971 ).
It was the 5th Senior British Open played at the course and the first Senior British Open played as a senior major championship. Tom Watson defeated Carl Mason in a playoff to win his first Senior British Open title and his second senior major championship victory.
It was the third Senior British Open Championship played as a senior major championship. [1] Tom Watson won in a playoff for the title over Des Smyth to win his second Senior British Open title. The 2005 event was Watson's fourth senior major championship victory. [2] [3] [4]
The event is usually held the week following The Open Championship, although in 1991 it was held the week before the Open and in 1998 it was held in August, three weeks after the Open. The 2018 Senior Open was held at St Andrews for the first time, a decision which was heavily influenced by five-time Open champion Tom Watson. [8]
It was the first Senior Open Championship played at the course and the fifth Senior Open Championship played as a senior major championship. [1] Tom Watson won by one stroke over Stewart Ginn and Mark O'Meara to win his third Senior British Open title. The 2007 event was Watson's fifth senior major championship victory. [2] [3] [4]
Most wins: Tom Watson (7) Money list: Tom Watson: ... Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open: California: 250,000: Tom Watson (20) Mar 2: Bay Hill Classic: ... 1980 Senior ...
Most wins: Calvin Peete (4) Craig Stadler (4) Tom Watson (4) Money list: Craig Stadler: PGA Player of the Year: ... U.S. Open: California: 375,000: Tom Watson (31 ...