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Golf Today > Tour Schedules > 2009 > European Tour > The Open > Home
Stewart Cink beats Tom Watson in playoff

Tom Watson’s remarkable bid for a British Open victory at the age of 59 fell agonisingly short on Sunday when he lost to fellow American Stewart Cink in a four-hole playoff.

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Marriott Golf Matthew Goggin
Earns his chance at The Open with another solid day.

Ross Fisher
Still plans to withdraw should wife go in to labour.

Jim Furyk
Former US Open winner looking forward to Sunday.

Marriott Golf Tom Watson
Sets sights on a record sixth Open victory.

Padraig Harrington
Still optimistic despite being eight back from leaders.

Tiger Woods
Misses the cut for only the second time as a pro.

Marriott Golf Ben Curtis
Back in contention at another Open with a 65.

Sandy Lyle
Adds fuel to "Drama Queen" Montgomerie row.

Tiger Woods
Fails to shine during perfect opening round conditions.

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THE OPEN RELATED INFORMATION

ROUND 4 REPORTS

Round 4: Stewart Cink beats Tom Watson in a playoff
Round 4: Paul Lawrie scores a rare albatross
Round 4: Padraig Harrington positive after final 73
Round 4: Matteo Manassero wins Silver Medal
Round 4: Luke Donald gains best Open finish
Round 4: An eight costs Ross Fisher dear
Round 4: Chris Wood so close to Open glory
Round 4: Tom Watson misses fairy tale ending
Round 4: Lee Westwood in "sickening" loss
Round 4: Questions asked about Tiger Woods swing
Round 4: Age a factor for Tom Watson
Round 4: Westwood & Garcia wait for breakthrough
Round 4: Tom Watson thanks Jack Nicklaus for talk
Round 4: Classy Open victory from Stewart Cink

ROUND 3 REPORTS

Round 3: Tom Watson takes lead in to final round
Round 3: Padraig Harrington stumbles to a 76
Round 3: Henrik Stenson critical of fencing
Round 3: Family still comes first for Ross Fisher
Round 3: Jim Furyk looking forward to Sunday
Round 3: Mathew Goggin earns a major chance

ROUND 2 REPORTS

Round 2: Marino & Watson lead, Tiger misses cut
Round 2: Tiger Woods misses the cut
Round 2: Tom Watson has sights on record sixth win
Round 2: Padraig Harrington still optimistic
Round 2: Calcacecchia pleased to be in the hunt
Round 2: Montgomerie distracted by Sandy Lyle row
Round 2: Third Round pairings and tee times

ROUND 1 REPORTS

Round 1: Jimenez edges ahead of Watson, Curtis
Round 1: Tiger fails to shine in perfect conditions
Round 1: Monty/Lyle in"Drama Queen" row
Round 1: Padraig Harrington happy to be under par
Round 1: Ben Curtis in contention at another Open
Round 1: The Open gets underway at Turnberry

PREVIOUS TOURNAMENTS

2008: Padraig Harrington defends his Open title
2007: Padraig Harrington wins the Open in a playoff
2006: Tiger Woods seals two shot victory
2005: Tiger Woods gains tenth major title
2004: Todd Hamilton beats Ernie Els in playoff
2003: Unknown Ben Curtis snatches Open title
2002: Ernie Els wins Open in playoff
2001: David Duval claims first Major win
2000: Tiger Woods gains eight shot victory
1999: Paul Lawrie wins Open after playoff
1998: Mark O'Meara overcomes Watts in playoff

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