Tom Watson (golfer)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tom-watson--golfer-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Tom Watson (golfer) born?September 4, 1949
2. Where was Tom Watson (golfer) born?Kansas City, Missouri, USA
3. Who is Tom Watson?Tom Watson is a famous golfer who has won many big tournaments. He is known for his skill and long career in the sport.
4. How many major championships did Tom Watson win?Tom Watson won eight major championships. Five of those were Open Championships, the most of any player except a few legends.

PGA Tour Money List: A ranking of professional golfers based on the total prize money they have earned in tournaments during a season.
World Golf Rankings: A system that ranks professional golfers based on their performance in official tournaments over a rolling period.
The Open Championship (British Open): One of the four major championships in professional golf, renowned for its challenging links courses.
Playoff: A tie-breaking competition held after a tournament concludes with tied scores, used to determine a single winner.