Tom Watson at The Open

By Liz Bergren

July 16, 2015

2015 British OpenSt. Andrews, Scotland

Tom Watson waves to the crowd from Swilcan Bridge at St. Andrews.

1975 British OpenCarnoustie, Scotland

Tom Watson celebrates after sinking a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th green to force a playoff with Jack Newton. Watson won the 18-hole playoff by one stroke, 71 to 72.

1975 British OpenCarnoustie, Scotland

Watson and his wife Linda hold the Claret Jug after he beat Australia's Jack Newton in the tournament playoff. Watson won the match on the rainswept 18th hole when Newton missed a tying par putt by inches.

1977 British OpenTurnberry, Scotland

Co-leaders Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson during the final round. Nicklaus, in search of his 15th major championship win, birdied two of the first four holes and moved to a two-stroke lead early in the last round. Watson bogeyed the second hole and fell two strokes behind Nicklaus. Watson went on to win the title with a score of 268.

1977 British OpenTurnberry, Scotland

After driving onto the fairway, Watson, who led by one over Jack Nicklaus in their famous 'Duel in the Sun' at Turnberry, hit a 7-iron to less than three feet on the final hole. After Nicklaus hit his approach from the rough to 40 feet and made his birdie putt, Watson calmly made a title-winning birdie (left) of his own.

1980 British OpenMuirfield, Scotland

Watson blasts out of a bunker during the final round of the Open.

1980 British OpenMuirfield, Scotland

Tom Watson holds the claret jug aloft after winning his third Open Championship, four strokes ahead of runner-up Lee Trevino.

1982 British OpenTroon, Scotland

Watson kisses the claret jug after winning his fourth Open title with a final score of 284.

1983 British OpenBirkdale, England

Watson poses with his trophy after winning his fifth Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

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2015 British OpenSt. Andrews, Scotland

1975 British OpenCarnoustie, Scotland

1975 British OpenCarnoustie, Scotland

1977 British OpenTurnberry, Scotland

1977 British OpenTurnberry, Scotland

1980 British OpenMuirfield, Scotland

1980 British OpenMuirfield, Scotland

1982 British OpenTroon, Scotland

1983 British OpenBirkdale, England