SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tom Watson has accomplished more in golf than most players ever will. The 65-year-old nearly pulled off a feat Thursday even he had never done: shoot his age in a major championship.
So what if it's the senior tour?
Watson took advantage of cooler morning conditions to shoot a 4-under 66, grabbing a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the sun-banked U.S. Senior Open.
All that prevented Watson from matching his age on the scorecard was a 35-foot putt on his final hole.
"Man, did I want to make that putt.