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Born
Missouri, USA, Watson is one of the
greatest players of the modern era
with 8 victories in the Majors.
Watson was introduced to golf
relatively late in life when he
studied psychology at Stanford
University. In fact, he proved so
good that he qualified for the
university's golf team. After his
graduation, he turned professional
in 1971...Book Tom Watson for Your Event
In the early years of his career,
Watson seemed to loose his nerve
when it became possible for him to
actually win a tournament. Whether
true or not, the media played on it
and earned Watson an 'also ran'
reputation. Bryon Nelson approached
Watson after a tournament and
offered his assistance. Within a
short period of time, Watson
improved his swing and was rewarded
with victory in the 1974 Western
Open.
Watson won the first of his five
Open titles in 1975. His dedication
to the Open has earned him enormous
respect in the United Kingdom
especially as so many Americans see
world golf as beginning and ending
on the US shoreline. By 1977, the
years he won his first US Masters,
Watson became leading money winner
and the greatest challenge to Jack
Nicklaus.
These were golden years for Watson.
He was 5 times leading money winner,
6 times US PGA Player of the Year.
He won the US Open in 1983. He was
awarded the Vardon trophy 3 times
and in 1986 was awarded the Bobby
Jones Award. However the US PGA
always eluded with a second place
his best finish. Watson had a
genuine affinity for the sporting
element of golf and although
financially successful, he did not
always chase the buck.
Watson basically retired in 1991.
His magnificent victories earned
through perseverance and
determination, set an example us to
all. While he has perhaps not earned
the popularity that he deserves, his
place in golf's history is assured.
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