As spring turned to summer in 1982, Tom Watson, the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year in four of the past five seasons, found himself uncharacteristically struggling with his golf game. In fact, he was ...

Tom Watson made a chip-shot birdie on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links on this date in 1982 that snatched a victory from Jack Nicklaus and gave him the U.S. Open championship.

As he headed for the 17th tee, Tom Watson was tied for the lead in the final round of the 1982 U.S. Open. Moments earlier, Jack Nicklaus had finished uncharacteristically.

Entering the 1982 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, however, the then-32-year-old Watson still had not won a U.S. Open. He was one of the favorites in strong field that included Jack Nicklaus, Arnold ...

U.S. Open Moments: Watson's chip, 1982 Tied with Jack Nicklaus entering the 71st hole of the 1982 U.S. Open, Tom Watson dug into his second shot for an iconic chip shot, narrated by ...

Watson Executed When It Mattered Most At 1982 U.S. Open 'That shot at 17 meant more to me than any golf shot I ever made,' he said By Dave Shedloski As spring turned to summer in 1982, Tom Watson, the ...