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Golden Oldies: Tom Watson, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus and more pros who defied their age
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Tom Watson, 59, nearly won the 2009 British Open, but he's not the only player in the twilight of his career to make a run at a major. Here are some other old timers who made a splash late in the game.
Tom Watson, 59: Lost in a playoff to Stewart Cink at the 2009 British Open.
Tom Watson, 59, nearly won the 2009 British Open, but he's not the only player in the twilight of his career to make a run at a major. Here are some other old timers who made a splash late in the game.
Tom Watson, 59: Lost in a playoff to Stewart Cink at the 2009 British Open.
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Greg Norman, 53: Tied for third at 2008 British Open.
Greg Norman, 53: Tied for third at 2008 British Open.
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Jack Nicklaus, 58: Tied for sixth at the 1998 Masters.
Jack Nicklaus, 58: Tied for sixth at the 1998 Masters.
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Hale Irwin, 45: Won the 1990 U.S. Open.
Hale Irwin, 45: Won the 1990 U.S. Open.
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Raymond Floyd, 43: Won the 1986 U.S. Open.
Raymond Floyd, 43: Won the 1986 U.S. Open.
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Michael O'Bryon
Jack Nicklaus, 46: Won the 1986 Masters.
Jack Nicklaus, 46: Won the 1986 Masters.
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Francis Golden
Julius Boros, 48: Won the 1968 PGA Championship.
Julius Boros, 48: Won the 1968 PGA Championship.
Francis Golden
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Roberto de Vicenzo, 44: Won the 1967 British Open.
Roberto de Vicenzo, 44: Won the 1967 British Open.
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