Maybe when the disappointment wears off - for both Tom Watson and the millions of fans cheering him on - everyone will take a larger message from his amazing performance along the Scottish coast.
Watson shows again that age is just a number
Seeded on Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:12 PM EDT (NBC Sports)


Watson fan forever....so stinking close
I had to leave a comment after reading some of the pieces of this article. I agree that age is just a number. My 69 year old Uncle plays basketball every day and holds the 3 point shot record at the local YMCA. The kids look up to him and call him coach. I know 25 year olds that aren't in as good of shape as he is. He always says, "it's how you live your life and how you take care of yourself." I firmly believe that. When I think of someone in their late 30's and early 40's, I think they are still very young. I understand that in sports it may seem different because of the number of years you spend playing. But, I have to say that your body's condition says a lot about you. And to see these athletes in this article achieve what they do and have, makes me believe that you can do anything you set your mind to. Bravo to them.