Golden oldie Watson to wave fond Open farewell

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By Michael Hann LONDON (Reuters) - When Tom Watson walks across the famous Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews for the final time, pausing for photographs to rapturous applause, the American's love affair with the British Open will come to a fitting end. Watson, an eight-times major winner, dominated the British Open between 1975 and 1983, and the 1977 'Duel in the Sun' triumph over Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry is probably his most revered success. "This is what it's all about, isn't it?", Watson said on the next tee.

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