• Which was the best major championship of 2009?

    Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:54 PM EDT

    Results with 4 short comments
    Total of 833 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

    9.2%
    Masters (Angel Cabrera rallies, wins in playoff)
    77 votes
    2.3%
    U.S. Open (weather stretches event to Monday; Lucas Glover wins)
    19 votes
    54.9%
    British Open (Stewart Cink beats 59-year-old Tom Watson in playoff)
    457 votes
    33.6%
    PGA Championship (Y.E. Yang rallies past Tiger Woods in final round)
    280 votes
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    PGA Championship (Y.E. Yang rallies past Tiger Woods in final round)

    The unflappable Mr. Yang out-Tigers Tiger in what could prove to be a watershed moment in the history of golf. Yang's secret: focus & poise

      #1
       - Rollicking George
       - 1:55 pm EDT on Sun Aug 23, 2009
      British Open (Stewart Cink beats 59-year-old Tom Watson in playoff)

      Some of the most exciting moments I've ever witnessed in golf! Tom W within 1 stroke of winning at 59 - amazing!

        #2
         - GolfnNut
         - 11:53 am EDT on Wed Aug 26, 2009
        British Open (Stewart Cink beats 59-year-old Tom Watson in playoff)

        Not because of Cink, but for the incredible performance of the other TW. Tom Watson, U Da Man!!!

          #3
           - TonyB Stone
           - 1:42 pm EDT on Wed Aug 26, 2009
          British Open (Stewart Cink beats 59-year-old Tom Watson in playoff)

          British Open - Tom Watson nearly winning was the best major of the year for sure.

            #4
             - cspack1
             - 11:33 pm EST on Fri Nov 6, 2009
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          • Does Watson's performance inspire you?

            Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:53 PM EDT

            At 59 years old, Tom Watson was a missed par putt away at the British Open from becoming the oldest major championship winner in golf history.

            Results with 7 short comments
            Total of 483 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

            95%
            Yes
            459 votes
            5%
            No
            24 votes
            Display Comments:
            Yes

            Classy, inspiring, gracious - just some of the words I would use to describe Tom Watson.

              #5
               - Patrick-599966
               - 5:00 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
              Yes

              Tom Watson is a gentleman. It is too bad that most sports do not offer men like him as role models for our youth.

                #6
                 - Cleareye
                 - 6:14 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                Yes

                Win or lose, Tom captured our hearts and imagination. I wish he had won, it would have meant more to Tom, but not to me.

                  #7
                   - mach1pony
                   - 6:37 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                  Yes

                  I'm going to call him Tommy Balboa. What a ride. I wonder what the TV ratings were. I live in Kansas City & the town is so proud of him.

                    #8
                     - KTinKC
                     - 9:38 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                    Yes

                    I'm a 66 year old golfer with an artificial hip. Of *course* he inspires me! What a wonderful four days, marred only by one weak putt.

                      #9
                       - SamCookie
                       - 12:23 am EDT on Mon Jul 20, 2009
                      Yes

                      I haven't hit a ball in 11 years because of a bad neck. I will give it another try at the end of the summer. I'm not too old at 56...

                        #10
                         - Motel George
                         - 2:58 am EDT on Mon Jul 20, 2009
                        No

                        I am blown away by the lack of talent in the rest of the field. Tom Watson was 59 and nobody could pressure him? Please. What does that say

                          #11
                           - NCSailor
                           - 1:20 pm EDT on Tue Jul 21, 2009
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                        • Will Tom Watson ever win another major championship?

                          Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:41 PM EDT

                          Results with 16 short comments
                          Total of 2,197 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                          18.4%
                          Yes
                          405 votes
                          81.6%
                          No
                          1,792 votes
                          Display Comments:
                          No

                          It was a fluke, but a wonderful fluke to follow.

                          • 1 vote
                          #12
                           - dsharp
                           - 4:29 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                          No

                          But he made a good go at it

                            #13
                             - Steve in Minneapolis
                             - 4:52 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                            No

                            I hope I'm wrong! No one could have predicted a week like he had. He'll give hope to other seniors.

                              #14
                               - scmaize
                               - 5:21 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                              Yes

                              Yes he is not finished nor too old !

                                #15
                                 - jeff tutterow
                                 - 5:28 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                No

                                Unfortunately, age does play a role and I can't see how Tom will be able to compete with the younger players in another major. T

                                • 1 vote
                                #16
                                 - Richard K-410479
                                 - 5:38 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                Yes

                                I think Tom's kind heart took over his subconscious and let the young guys have a chance at this one.

                                  #17
                                   - Inde
                                   - 6:19 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                  Yes

                                  As soon as A H Bush & the Dick are sent to the Hague.

                                  • 1 vote
                                  #18
                                   - Mmr.o-542939
                                   - 6:30 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                  No

                                  There should be a button for the choice "who cares!!!". Golf is like darts. Fun but uninspiring.

                                    #19
                                     - USAOBAMA44
                                     - 6:45 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                    No

                                    But Stewart Cink probably won't either.

                                      #20
                                       - Bob Schultz
                                       - 7:04 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                      Yes

                                      Tom plays the "Inner Game" !! He always wins!! Thank you Tom for the reminder of what it takes to WIN!!

                                      • 1 vote
                                      #21
                                       - greenfees
                                       - 7:08 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                      Yes

                                      Hope so!

                                        #22
                                         - MLCHNC
                                         - 8:51 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                        Yes

                                        Why not? 60 is still young. He's got the swing and control. I would not count him out for next year.

                                          #23
                                           - RanRan
                                           - 9:28 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                          No

                                          He had a miracle run. Those don't come very often at age 59 and beyond.

                                            #24
                                             - concerned-memphian
                                             - 9:48 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                            No

                                            No. And it's OK. What a great champion! What a competitor! What a gentleman! Golf is such a great game, Thank you, Tom!

                                              #25
                                               - dcw-1137852
                                               - 9:52 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                              Yes

                                              If characteer and grit count in golf as they count in life, sure he will.

                                                #26
                                                 - Hal Winton
                                                 - 10:24 pm EDT on Sun Jul 19, 2009
                                                No

                                                He just gave his best and last shot at winning a major. Hats off to him!

                                                  #27
                                                   - Toosano
                                                   - 7:58 pm EDT on Mon Jul 20, 2009
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