Watson’s birdie blitz fires him to US victory

TOM WATSON overcame a six-shot deficit to record a one-stroke victory at the Charles Schwab Championship in California.

Jay Haas, a rookie on the Champions Tour in search of his third title this month, entered the final round with a six-stroke lead over Watson and four others after a nine-under 63 on Saturday.

But Watson proved why he is one of the top golfers of his era, bogeying just twice while sinking 10 birdies, including the clincher on the final hole at the Sonoma Golf Club.