Date of Birth: September 4, 1949
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Tom Watson, born Thomas Sturges Watson, is a retired American professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Watson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and he began playing golf at a young age, encouraged by his father. He attended Stanford University, where he played collegiate golf before turning professional in 1971. During his illustrious career, Watson won eight major championships, including five Open Championships, two Masters, and one U.S. Open. He was known for his exceptional skill in links golf, his competitive spirit, and his sportsmanship. Watson’s career was marked by several memorable moments, including his famous “Duel in the Sun” with Jack Nicklaus at the 1977 Open Championship at Turnberry, where he won by one stroke. He also nearly won the 2009 Open Championship at the age of 59, losing in a playoff to Stewart Cink. Beyond his major victories, Watson accumulated 39 PGA Tour wins and was a prominent figure on the Champions Tour, where he continued to compete successfully into his senior years. Watson has also been involved in golf course design and authored several books on golf. He has been a vocal advocate for the traditions of the game and has won numerous awards for his contributions to golf.
5 Interesting Facts about Tom Watson
1. Watson won the Open Championship five times (1975, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983), which is the most of any American golfer in history.
2. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1988.
3. Watson was named PGA Player of the Year six times (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984).
4. He served as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain twice, in 1993 and 2014.
5. Watson has designed several golf courses, including The National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Watson
1. “A lot of guys who have never choked have never been in the position to do so.”
2. “Lessons are not to take the place of practice, but to make practice worthwhile.”
3. “Golf is a game of confidence. If you think you can do it, you can.”
4. “The person I fear most in the last two rounds is myself.”
5. “The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Tom Watson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Tom Watson has two children, Meg Watson and Michael Watson, from his first marriage to Linda Rubin.
Relevant Links
1. [World Golf Hall of Fame Bio](https://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/tom-watson/
2. [PGA Tour Profile](https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01968.tom-watson.html
3. [Open Championship Profile](https://www.theopen.com/players/tom-watson
4. [Tom Watson Golf Course Design](https://www.thewatsonlinks.com/
5. [Tom Watson’s Official Website](http://www.tomwatson.com
