This week's image depicts golf legend Tom Watson saying farewell to St. Andrews, the most storied course in all of golf. Most casual fans have focused on Miguel Jimenez' incredible bank shot Louis Oosthuizen's seemingly out-of-nowhere domination, but the true story line lies in Watson's final moments on the Old Course. The native of Missouri has been on tour for nearly forty years, creating scores of memories for golf fans to treasure, such as his near British Open victory at age 59.
The image of Watson kissing the Swilcan Bridge will be replayed for as long as golfers flock to Britain for the prestigious tournament. His farewell will go down alongside the likes of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, who both gave touching goodbyes from the ancient stone structure. While Watson may have missed the cut this year, likely the final time he competes at St. Andrews, he tapped in for birdie on the final hole, a sendoff befitting of a five-time British Open champion.
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