The Hall of Fame and eight-time Major Champion, Tom Watson, sat down with Gary Williams. They spend the first part of the conversation on his new passions, competitive horse cutting and Watson Links, an initiative to get more kids into the game. From there the two go deep into the game of golf from his recent “open letter” to Jay Monahan, his feeling on the size of fields and the importance of the cut. They discuss the 1993 Ryder Cup, the last time the American side won on Eurpoean soil, the impact of Seve Ballesteros and his one dream match.
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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
TW
Tom has done great things in his life. I watched Tom struggle many times before becoming the best player in the world. Most aggressive putter ever in his prime. Still doing great things with junior golf and helping people overcome. Professionals today have so much more thanks to the likes of Tom.
At 30:15 where he's talking about the future of the PGA and dated player participation in these meetings Etc. Why? When you think of every other sport it's more about the fans Not the players! In the NFL the players don't decide the schedule they don't decide who travels where and who does what or how the game's presented or what camera angles or anything like that. The players have nothing to do with any of that they get paid and they played a focus on playing. Why would the PGA Tour being a different? What are the players know about the fans? What are the players know about The Fan Experience? Nothing they're focused on playing!
Tiger needs the merger to not go through….he’s the thorn now in place on the player board…..wait what!! Ya. TW hates the pga. He wants he’s tomorrow sports hit n giggle to be the next thing….
Such a powerful conversation with Tom Watson. Great topics converted. Thanks for sharing.
Gary looks like Bob Hope
Great interview from a a great human being Tom Watson who as a boy learned so much how to behave in a way made you feel a little better person 1:05:40
Great chat… Tom is one of the true gentlemen of not only golf but sport in general. Top man.
Brilliant interview. Tom Watson speaks sense.
Gary Williams, these are fantastic interviews. It is so nice to have a interviewer who remembers and respects that the guest is the reason for us watching. Well done Sir.
To bad his interview wasn't with Gary McCord. 😂
I became a fan of Tom Watson ever since he broke through in 1975. And remained a fervent one until he started fading away on the course in the second half of the 1980'ties. Afterwards, off course he never managed to fascinate me. The fact that he once was a genius with his clubs didn't (and still doesn't) mean a thing to what he can add to the sport afterwards. He doesn't need to add anything. He was a joy to watch as an up and coming young player, successfully challenging golf God Jack Nicklaus. Watson always struck me as someone who is confused by the difference between being a top player and being retired. Winning eight majors in his heyday seemed to convince him that off course he has to be equally fascinating behind a camera or mike. He isn't, and never was. Why don't you interview Lee Trevino ? 😉
Excellent
TY