I can't help but be sad for the bogey on Watson's 72nd hole of the British Open yesterday. While still quite a bit older than I, I couldn't help but root for Watson after Thursday's 65 thinking how great it would be to see a "seasoned" golf veteran contend in a major championship. Then after Saturday, I hoped against hope that he would win the tournament.
It wasn't meant to be.
Nonetheless, Watson gave a shot in the arm for senior golf everywhere and I can't help but think of the 40+ and 50+ crowd of golfers who took out the clubs Sunday afternoon and thought about taking up the game again.
While his loss was sad, nearly tragic given the fairy tale ending we all wanted for Mr. Watson, I think his loss will still be a gain for golf everywhere. Watson showed that golf is indeed a sport to be played for a lifetime.
Good for Tom Watson. He made history. He made great memories.
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I was rooting for him, too!
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