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CBS will lead off a monster day of Masters coverage with a special on Tom Watson. This is another in a long line of great golf specials done by Jim Nantz who has a true love and understanding for the game.
CBS Sports will broadcast a CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR special JIM NANTZ REMEMBERS AUGUSTA: THE 1977 MASTERS.
Jim Nantz, this year covering his 25th Masters for CBS Sports, and 23rd as host, revisits one of the most memorable Masters in its storied history. In a classic showdown between two of golf’s greatest players and gentlemen, young Tom Watson held off the veteran Jack Nicklaus – already a five-time Masters champion at that point – for the first of his two green jackets.
“Tom Watson’s magical performance last summer at Turnberry has rekindled appreciation and interest in his legendary career,” said Nantz. “This year’s Masters will be Tom’s first appearance in a major since his near-epic victory last summer at the Open Championship. His 1977 Masters triumph was a riveting final round showdown with Jack Nicklaus. Golf fans are going to love re-visiting the drama of that day.”
For the first time since its initial airing viewers will get to re-live the tension-filled final round as it unfolded 33 years ago. This one-hour special includes a conversation with 60-year-old Tom Watson, who discusses his great career at Augusta, and reflects on his heartbreaking loss last summer at Turnberry in the Open Championship, where he turned back the clock and nearly became the oldest player to win a major.
At 2pm the final round of the Masters will air on CBS and if it is like yesterday there will be plenty of drama. The CBS crew has a wonderful history at Augusta and today’s telecast will be as dramatic and as exciting as we have seen in years.
