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Herrmann: Watson shows again that he isn't just history

Quick ReadTom Watson shot 67 at 60 years of age, putting him one shot out of the first-round lead at the Masters.

Tom Watson waves to the gallery on the

Photo credit: Getty Images | Tom Watson waves to the gallery on the 18th green after a five-under par 67 during the first round of the 2010 Masters. (April 8, 2010)

AUGUSTA, Ga.

The day was historic in a way, what with the buildup and the context. So it was great to have so much input from Tom Watson, someone who has observed history, studied it, lived it and made it.

Watson was at it again Thursday, shooting 67 at 60 years of age, putting him one shot out of the first-round lead at the Masters. The round forever will be known as the one in which...

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