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Googled the 1977 Watson-Nicklaus "Duel in the Sun: at Turnberry"

July 22, 2009 --

Dan Jenkins, writing for Sports Illustrated about "The Duel in the Sun," between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, at Turnberry, 32 years ago, reported that Watson said to Nicklaus, as they neared the end of the final round of the 1977 British Open, "'This is what it's all about, isn't it?'" "'You bet it is,'" Nicklaus answered, according to Jenkins.

Tom Watson, at Turnberry, July 16 - July 19, 2009, has given us added reason to appreciate "'what it's all about.'" "'You bet'" he has.

[For the complete Jenkins article, please Google "SI Classic Dan Jenkins 1977 British Open"]