Watson exploits Smyth’s weakest link

SCOTTISH links specialist Tom Watson won the Senior British Open for the second time in three years after triumphing in a three hole play-off against Ireland’s Des Smyth at the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.
Watson exploits Smyth’s weakest link

Just like in 2003 at Turnberry, the 55-year-old American needed extra holes - three - to take the £157,800 first prize with the 51-year-old Smyth collecting £105,250.

Watson, a five-time Open winner - four of which were at Muirfield, Turnberry, Royal Troon and Carnoustie, prevailed in the play-off after the pair had tied at four under.

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