Tom Waston on what could be his last championship outing at Carnoustie

Tom Waston on what could be his last championship outing at Carnoustie

Tom Watson finished tied for 27th in the Senior Open Championship and hinted to reporters that it could have been his last championship round at Carnoustie.

Watson claimed eight majors including five British Opens between 1975 and 1983, out-duelling Jack Nicklaus in several memorable showdowns but he may have walked down the 18th fairway at Carnoustie in a Championship tournament for the last time.

“It could be but there’s always a time things have to come to an end,” said Watson.

“I’ll always have great memories of playing here from ’75 and ’99; and again here, because we got this golf course in ideal conditions, pristine condition.

“Superintendent here couldn’t have gotten it in any better condition. It was just marvellous.

“There are stories of friends of mine who come over here and they have played 45-mile-an-hour wind and rain, and the caddie said, “We won’t charge you if you quit.”

“There are some days like that over here. But that’s links golf. Those are the stories that you hear about links golf.”