Tom Watson Biography

Thomas Sturges Watson, popularly known as Tom Watson, is an accomplished American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour. He was born and brought up in Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. 

Tom Watson Age

Watson is 72 years old as of 2021, he was born Thomas Sturges Watson on September 4, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on September 4, every year and his birth sign is Virgo.

Tom Watson Height

Watson stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters). However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Tom Watson Weight

Watson Weighs 79 kilograms (175 Ibs) in 2021. Known for his golfing skills, Watson has brown eyes and his hair color is brown. 

Tom Watson Education

Watson is a highly educated and qualified person. He attended Stanford University, playing on the golf and table tennis teams, joining Alpha Sigma Phi, and graduating with a degree in psychology in 1971. Today he has a home in Overland Park, Kansas, after fighting a prominent legal battle to prevent annexation by the city.

Tom Watson Family

Watson was born in Kansas City, Missouri. His father Ray Watson was the one who introduced him to the game. Stan Thirsk at the Kansas City Country Club was his early coach. 

Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Watson’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Tom Watson Wife

Watson married his lovely wife Hilary Watson. They joined in 1999 and Tom has two children namely: Michael Watson (son) and Meg Watson (daughter). Previously he was married to Linda Rubin in 1972 and divorced in 1997.

Tom Watson Net Worth

Watson has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Professional Golfer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Tom Watson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Watson.

Tom Watson Wiki

• Full Names: Thomas Sturges Watson.
• Popular As: Tom Watson.
• Gender: Male.
• Occupation / Profession: Professional Golfer.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: White.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Tom Watson Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 72 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo.
• Date of Birth: September 4, 1949.
• Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri.
• Birthday: September 4th.

Tom Watson Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).
• Weight: 79 kilograms (175 Ibs) in 2021.
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Brown.
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.

Tom Watson Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Ray Watson.
• Mother: Pending Update.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
• Marital Status: Married.
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Hilary Watson.
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
• Children: Son (Michael Watson) Daughter (Meg Watson).

Tom Watson Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $25 million dollars as of 2021.
• Salary: Pending Update.
• Source of Income: Career as a Professional Golfer.

Tom Watson Golf Career

In the 1970s and 1980s, Watson was one of the leading golf players in the world, winning eight major championships and heading the PGA Tour money list five times.

Watson was the number one player in the world according to McCormack’s World Golf Rankings from 1978 until 1982; in both 1983 and 1984, he was ranked second behind Seve Ballesteros. He also spent 32 weeks in the top 10 of the successor Sony Rankings in their debut in 1986.

Watson is also famous for his longevity: at nearly sixty years of age, and 26 years after his last major championship victory, he led after the second and third rounds of The Open Championship in 2009, but lost in a four-hole playoff. With a chance to win the tournament with par on the 72nd hole, he missed an 8-foot (2.4 m) putt, then lost to Stewart Cink in the playoff.

Several of Watson’s major victories came at the expense of Jack Nicklaus, the man he replaced as number one, most prominently the 1977 Masters, 1977 Open Championship, and the 1982 U.S. Open.

Though his rivalry with Nicklaus was intense, their friendly competitiveness served to increase golf’s reputation during the time. In Watson’s illustrious profession, his eight major championships include five Open Championships, two Masters titles, and one U.S. Open title.

The only major that has eluded him is the PGA Championship; if he had won it would have put him in an elite group of golfing “career grand slam” winners that includes Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. In all, Watson’s eight majors ranks sixth on the list of total major championship victories, behind only Nicklaus, Woods, Walter Hagen, Hogan, and Player.

Watson is also regarded as one of the greatest links players of all time, a claim backed up by his five Open Championship victories, his runner-up finishes at the 1984 Open Championship and 2009 Open Championship, and his three Senior British Open Championship titles in his mid-50s (2003, 2005, and 2007).

Watson played on four Ryder Cup teams and captained the American side to victory in 1993 at The Belfry in England. More than two decades later, he again captained the U.S. Team in 2014 in Scotland, this time in a loss.

Tom Watson British Open

The 2009 Open Championship was a men’s major golf championship and the 138th Open Championship, held from 16–19 July at the Ailsa Course of the Turnberry Resort, in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Stewart Cink won his only major championship after a four-hole playoff with Watson. Watson had the chance to win his sixth Open and become the oldest major champion in history during regulation play, but was unable to par the final hole and tied with Cink. It was the fourth Open at Turnberry; the previous winners were Watson (1977), Greg Norman (1986), and Nick Price (1994).

Tom Watson Majors

Mentored by Byron Nelson, Watson won his first PGA event, the Western Open, in 1974. The following year he captured the first of five British Open (Open Championship) titles; he also won in 1977, 1980, 1982, and 1983. His other major championships include the Masters (1977 and 1981) and the U.S. Open (1982).

Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Watson

Who is Tom Watson?

Watson is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour. He was born and brought up in Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. 

How old is Tom Watson?

Watson is an American national born on September 4, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri.

How tall is Tom Watson?

Watson stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).

Is Tom Watson married?

Watson married his lovely wife Hilary Watson. They joined in 1999 and Tom has two children namely: Michael Watson (son) and Meg Watson (daughter). Previously he was married to Linda Rubin in 1972 and divorced in 1997.

How much is Tom Watson worth?

Watson has a net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Tom Watson make?

Watson’s annual salary is estimated at $1million dollars.

Where does Tom Watson live?

Watson is living in Stilwell, Kansas with his wife and children.

Is Watson dead or alive?

Watson is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Watson now?

Watson is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions.

Watson Contacts 

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook: Pending Update.
• Youtube: Pending Update.
• Tiktok: Pending Update.
• Website: Pending Update.

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