Comments on: Tom Watson, our hero

By: William

William — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:26:05 +0000

When I was growing up my Dad had the same appreciation for old George Blanda trotting out to kick an extra point or a field goal back in the 70’s. At age 43 he was the oldest quarterback to play in a championship game, and at age 48, he kicked a 41 yard yield goal and made an extra point in the 1975 AFC Championship Game. As I am now an old dude I can understand why seeing Blanda run out to kick put a smile on my Dad’s face.

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:08:50 +0000

I played golf today with some friends. Putts left short were said to have been “Watson-ed” but the commenter above is absolutely right. What an achievement!

By: Dennis Peskey

Dennis Peskey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:34:19 +0000

The final putt on 18 (to win) is a classic case of the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Being 58, I could relate all too well to the emotional drain of missing a winning putt, but he did manage to have a putt to win which is more than the rest of the field can offer.

By: Dan at Necessary Roughness

Dan at Necessary Roughness — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:42:16 +0000

Being from Kansas City, MO, I love to root for Tom Watson. You will be hard-pressed to find a guy who plays with more class or helps people the way he does.