Tom Watson vs. Jack Nicklaus

photo credit: mihirvaze   Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus were fierce adversaries in some of golf’s greatest matches.  Both men, being fierce competitors, battled weekly against each other throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. 

In 1977 Watson beat Nicklaus for The Masters title and just a few short months later went on to beat him at Turnberry in the Britsh Open.  The dual continued when in 1982, on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach, he sunk a chip from the deep rough to top Nicklaus once more for the US. Open Championship.

On the Golden Bear’s last British Open appearance Watson was his playing partner for the round.  As they walked down the 18th fairway tears were flowing down Watson’s face as the two embraced.  Their great friendship continues but can the PGA Tour ever be the same?