Senior Open after Tom Watson

Senior British Open organisers hope to attract five-time Open champion Tom Watson when the event moves from Royal Portrush to Royal County Down in July.

The tournament takes place between July 27-30, one week after the Open Championship at St Andrews where Watson is firmly expected to play.

Tom Watson Watson to give big name boost to Senior Tour Senior Open after Tom Watson Watson beats Irwin in challenge match Tom Watson signs for Adams Golf Watson ready for new challenge at 50

Prize money remains at £400,000 for Christy O'Connor Jnr's defence of a championship he won this July.