A half century has passed since Tom Watson captured the first of his five British Opens, defeating Jack Newton by one in an 18-hole playoff at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland.

Caddie drama, coaching changes and shocking winners — everything from a retiree to a high schooler — turned a quiet golf week ...

Ever feel like your golf swing is totally out of whack? One shot it's a slice, the next it's a hook – there's just no ...

Every time I see Justin Thomas on the range, he's got some obstacle behind himself and the golf ball. Often it's a series of ...

Tom Watson, 59, nearly won the 2009 British Open at Turnberry, coming heartbreakingly close to becoming golf's oldest major champion in history.

What makes it difficult is that you have to do the correct form five times in a row, with each set of golf balls. Benoit uses ...

AP story: Tom Watson, a 25-year-old who has blown chances in three major championships, kept his cool Sunday and won the British Open golf championship on the rainswept 18th hole of a playoff when ...

FILE -Tom Watson reacts on the 18th green after sinking a 25-foot birdie putt to force a playoff with with Jack Newton in the British Open golf championship at Carnoustie, Scotland in this July 12 ...

AP story: Tom Watson, a 25-year-old who has blown chances in three major championships, kept his cool Sunday and won the British Open golf championship on the rainswept 18th hole of a playoff when ...