“Criticizing Tiger Woods is like telling Muhammed Ali how to box or (Roger) Federer how to serve.”

As usual TNT sent some of the highlights from their broadcast. This used to be the worst of Bobby Clampett, but we actually had some very nice commentary today. I was particularly pleased to see surprise analyst Tom Weiskopf who lent his typically relaxed and enjoyable commentary while preventing Curtis Strange from talking even more.

[Tom] Watson on how he feels after his first round 65 at Turnberry, compared to his famous win at the Open in 1977: “The body’s a little bit older, but the enthusiasm out there today was very similar. It was a wonderful day to play, there was very little wind. The course is obviously defenseless, a lot of the scores are going to be under par today because of that. It’s a good beginning round for me and the wind ought to pick up tomorrow afternoon according to the forecast, so she’ll have some teeth tomorrow and I’m looking forward to that.”

Watson on being more competitive against young players on links courses: “I’ve said that (that links courses are the great equalizer) about my ability to play against the kids. I can’t play against the kids at Augusta National, it’s just too soft. The golf course is too soft and too long and I’m hitting the wrong clubs into the holes. But I’ve said on links golf courses I can get it out there and get the ball rolling.”

Watson on adding a sixth Claret Jug trophy to his collection: “I could use one of those. I’m not being greedy, either.”

Alliss on providing analysis on Tiger Woods: “Criticizing Tiger Woods is like telling Muhammed Ali how to box or (Roger) Federer how to serve.”