THE STORY
In July 2009, at the Ailsa Course of Turnberry Resort in Scotland, 59-year-old Tom Watson, aiming to become the oldest major champion, missed an eight-foot putt on the 72nd hole of the Open Championship, allowing Stewart Cink to tie him at 278 strokes. Cink then won the four-hole playoff by six strokes, securing his first major victory. (theguardian.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Tom Watson, Stewart Cink
WHY IT MATTERS
This moment is notable for Watson's near-historic achievement and Cink's decisive victory in the playoff.