Tom Watson reflects on Open Championship history at Birkdale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Tom Watson, a five-time Open winner, is present at the Royal Birkdale this week, reminiscing about his past experiences. He won his first Open in 1975 at Carnoustie and his last in 1983 at Birkdale. Watson discussed the challenges of links golf, sharing insights on the course's unchanged nature since his early days. He emphasized the significance of caddies in the sport's evolution and noted that his ongoing visits to Opens are tied to both personal history and sponsorship with Rolex. His interview highlights the enduring legacy of his playing career as he observes this year's competition.
- •Watson won five Open championships between 1975 and 1983.
- •He missed the cut as defending champion in 1976 at Birkdale.
- •Watson cites the unchanged nature of the course since 1976.
- •He continues to attend Opens due to personal ties and sponsorship.
- •Watson emphasizes the changing role of caddies in golf.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Open whisperer Tom Watson is back at another Open. We picked his brain
"Five-time Open winner Tom Watson is at Birkdale this week, soaking up the scene and dishing tales from Opens past.
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