Tom Watson, 68, shoots his age at Senior Open Championship

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Tom Watson turned in a remarkable performance in the Senior Open Championship on Friday, as the 68-year-old shot his age at the historic Old Course at St. Andrews.

His 4-under 68 comes on the heels of a 69 on Thursday, two incredible rounds of golf that put him in the top 10 for the tournament.

Watson's storied history with links golf is unmatched. He's a five-time winner of the Open Championship and has won the senior edition three times.

The golf legend's most recent run of success in Scotland came at the 2009 Open when he lost in a playoff to Stewart Cink at the age of 59.

Watson sits only two shots back of leader Miguel Angel Jimenez heading into the weekend.

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