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Old 07-17-2009, 05:12 PM
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um.... Tom Watson?!

I can't describe how awesome I think it is that Watson is going into the weekend in a tie for the lead. Far more so to me than Norman's run last year. You can tell how much the fire still burns in that guy. That fist pump after the ridiculous putt on 18 was just sweet. Hope he keeps it together and stays in contention this weekend.
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Old 07-17-2009, 07:02 PM
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And how about Tiger missing the cut. Unbelievable. Another guy that I enjoy seeing only one back, is Mark Calcavechia.
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  • I have not paid any attention to the tourney and I happened to see it in the bar this afternoon.....blew my mind. I still don't believe it.
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Old 07-18-2009, 12:31 AM
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Pretty sweet timing for Adams with their pending A7 release! I seriously doubt they pegged Watson as being the one that would get them this attention at the Open though.
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As play ended on the second day of The Open Championship, we find the crowned #1 player in the world struggling along 10 strokes behind a 59 year old man. This tournament proves that golf is a game where our champions... our heroes... our favorites... are not 'too old' to play the game in their mid-30's.

Each of us who pick up clubs as weekend hackers, do so with the idea... the dream... we'll play the best round of our life TODAY. We look forward to triming strokes off our game when we're too old to even bend over enough to trim our own toenails. We look forward to playing our best at a sport when we can't remember where we put our car keys or can't remember what the wife told us to pick up at the store... 10 minutes ago.

As we enjoy seeing a 59 year old... from Kansas... lead the young flat-belly aspiring pros in a major, our hearts are beating just a little faster. If Mr. Watson's flat-stick stays with him, I'd love to shed tears with him as he raises the Claret jug on Sunday. But... as with any major tourney... 36 holes can be an eternity.
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Well said, Limpalong!
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Well said, Limpalong!
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Well said, Limpalong!

I 2nd that!
I 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th that. C'mon Tom.............C'mon Calc.............
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Great stuff out there right now. Guys going up and down like yoyos and an old sorceror in complete control of his game giving a links masterclass.

So many still have a realistic chance of winning this - it's setting up for an absloute beauty tomorrow.

When I was a kid the rules were - Watson wins Opens and if he does it again it will be so amazing. Long way to go yet though.

Goggin not getting much coverage but has been there all week (as I type this he has to play a shot from a bunker edge on one leg and runs into a gully of course) and has been mega solid.

Ahhh the magic of the old links
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I would love to ol' TM pull it out.
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What strikes me right now about Watson is not his golf. He is playing great golf so don't get me wrong. What stands out to me is his unbelievably calm demeanor. Both durring and after his rounds. This guy is so at peace with himself and with his game. His mental game is absolutely perfect right now. I really think he could win this thing tomorrow.
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Great 3rd round looking forward to the FINAL round!!
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I have an each way bet on the old fella, he was 67-1 when I put my money on him. Lets hope h e finishes in the top 5.
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As we enjoy seeing a 59 year old... from Kansas... lead the young flat-belly aspiring pros in a major, our hearts are beating just a little faster. If Mr. Watson's flat-stick stays with him, I'd love to shed tears with him as he raises the Claret jug on Sunday. But... as with any major tourney... 36 holes can be an eternity.
If he continues at this pace and wins the Open, this would likely be one of the most memorable and Aspiring stories in the history of Sports for me. I have seen a lot of truly great things in sports and seen every team I have ever cheered for with exception to probably two win a championship in their selected sport.

While I am an avid golfer, I am not personally a big fan of watching the PGA outside of probably majors. Have not been overly excited about watching the sport since the days of Nicklaus and Watson. If Watson manages to prove that those days are still going on tomorrow, it will likely be one of the most remarkable feats I have ever seen.

Probably the last I remember that was so outstanding is likely The Miracle on Ice in 1980
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I was just thinking about the Miracle on Ice. I think a Watson win trumps that for me. I can't think of a greater feat in sports.

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