Golf: Watson clinches Senior British Open

LONDON - Tom Watson won his second Senior British Open by beating Ireland's Des Smyth in a playoff at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club on Sunday.

American Watson, a five-times British Open champion, clinched the title at the third extra hole.

Watson and Smyth completed the 72 holes of regulation play at four-under-par 280, Watson closing with a one-under 70 and Smyth with a 67.

Watson won his first Senior British Open at Turnberry in 2003.

- REUTERS