# 27 British Open
This past British Open was one for the record books. Not only did Tiger Woods miss the cut, but 59 year-old Tom Watson captured the hearts of golf fans all over the world with his unbelievable performance in the tournament. On Sunday, Mr. Watson had the tournament in his hands: not quite the T.W. we expected to be in the lead! Mr. Watson had been in that position before: he was the British Open winner in 1977. But this year, in the final rounds, he missed a 10 foot par put on the 18th green that would have given him the victory. Although Mr. Watson lost in a playoff to Stewart Cink by six shots, every one knows it was a lot closer than the final score card read. For three and three-quarters of the tournament Mr. Watson played like he was 20 years old again: sinking long puts, with birdie after birdie. All who attended felt that something special (and inspiring) was going to happen this year.
With Mr. Woods missing the cut on the second day, the average golf fan would normally have changed the station on their TV to something else, but the chance of a 59 year-old veteran winning the British Open kept us deeply interested (possibly even more so if Tiger were still in it!). Though the British Open crowd was not able to see history made on that day, they will be able to tell people of what they saw at Turnberry Golf Course in Scotland.
Future Locations:
Wold Course, St. Andrews Fife, July 15-18 2010
Royal St. George’s, 2011
Who attends?
Golfing fans from around the world come to watch the world’s best golfers navigate some of the world’s most difficult courses
Best Place to get up close:
One specific area is usually designated for autograph seekers. This helps to create a more orderly, non-Happy Gilmore environmentas opposed to spectators approaching golfers for a quick signature between holes. Check with the courese to fine out the exact location.
