A text message from Jack Nicklaus's wife helped inspire 59-year-old Tom Watson to grab a shock lead early in the opening round of the British Open.
Watson said he recieved a "good luck" text from Barbara Nicklaus before shooting a five under par 65.
The eight-times major champion and his good friend Nicklaus were involved in the famous 1977 Duel in the Sun at Turnberry, a thrilling head-to-head won by Watson.
Asked if his 65 could propel him to another British Open title at the same venue 32 years later, Watson replied that the quick answer was yes, he thought he was playing well enough.
But he sais he had no oedea how he would get on in the next three rounds.
Watson won five British Open champiosnhips.
