Stab at history sunk by Cink

IT could have been one of the most amazing sporting achievements of all time – but veteran hip-replacement recipient Tom Watson’s hopes of winning a sixth British Open at the age of 59 were sunk by a Cink.

Few could have expected that 26 years after he captured his last major and with young men and a Tiger snapping at his heels, Watson would be standing on the 18th green, one of the most prestigious prizes in golf just a 10-foot putt away.

However the putt went astray, just like almost every shot of ensuing four play-off holes against Stewart Cink.