By Tony Jimenez
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Five-times champion Tom Watson is going through the full gamut of emotions ahead of his final British Open next month but he is certain of one thing, he does not want to bow out with a whimper.
The 2014 edition at Royal Liverpool was due to be the veteran American's swansong appearance and he is grateful the Royal & Ancient organisers tweaked their rules to allow him a special exemption to sign off at St Andrews, the 'Home of Golf'.
"The anticipation is getting closer and closer to my final Open championship and it's going to be a very special time," Watson, 65, told Reuters in an interview held by the first tee at the iconic Old Course.