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Watson spot OK for British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Tom Watson's place in the next five British Opens is safe after the Royal & Ancient's decision to change one of its exemption rules.

The 60-year-old five-time British Open champion finished runner-up this year but would have lost his exemption status because of the R&A's age rules. But that rule has been amended.

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