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Justin Rose steals the Masters show and builds 3-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler • Apr. 10, 2025, 8:19 PM ET (AP)
Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots and joke about aging bodies to start the Masters • Apr. 10, 2025, 9:51 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Thomas Sturges Watson
Born September 4, 1949 (age 75) • Kansas City • Missouri
Awards And Honors British Open (1983) • British Open (1982) • Masters Tournament (1981) • British Open (1980) • British Open (1977) • Masters Tournament (1977) • British Open (1975)

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