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The article discusses the career of U.S. professional golfer Tom Watson in the lead up to his final appearance at the British Open golf tournament which is being held at the Old Course at St. Andrews Bay golf course in Scotland in 2015. According to the article, Watson has won five British Open titles over the years. PGA Tour golf events are mentioned, along with Watson's rivalries with fellow golfers such as Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros.

The article discusses professional golfer Jordan Spieth who is two victories away from earning a Grand Slam golfing championship after beating fellow golfer Dustin Johnson in the U.S. Open tournament in 2015. Spieth's victory at the U.S. Masters Golf Tournament is mentioned, along with golf history and the British Open golf tournament which is considered the third leg of the Grand Slam championship. Other golfers such as Jack Nicklaus and the late Ben Hogan are examined.

Several photographs are presented which depict the reactions of various fans after golfer Dustin Johnson missed a putt and lost the U.S. Open championship, baseball player Alex Rodriguez's 3000th career hit, and a no-hitter earned by pitcher Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals team.

Several photographs are presented which depict the Providence College men’s hockey team winning its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship hockey title, college gymnast Sergey Resnick, and golfer Jordan Spieth’s first major tournament title victory.

The article discusses significant moments in sports selected as the publication's 2014 Moments of the Year. Topics include Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston's performance and nomination of the Heisman Trophy in the Rose Bowl, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning's record as the National Football League's alltime leader in touchdown passes, and U.S. goalie Tim Howard's saves in the U.S.' final match of the FIFA World Cup against Belgium.

The article offers product reviews of sports-related gift ideas for the 2014 holiday season and includes the Samsung HU9000 Series 78" Class UHD Smart 3D LED television (TV), the Go Pro Hero 3 camera, and the Garmin Approach S6 Golf Watch.

The article examines the retirement of U.S. professional athletes. The psychological trauma of retirement for most athletes and the subsequent financial problems of many are examined. Former athletes including baseball player Reggie Sanders and football players Ken Ruettgers and Randy Cross discuss the loss of identity and structure they felt upon retirement. Former basketball player Charles Barkley is cited as an example of how helping behavior assists athletes in coping with retirement.

The article discusses the golf-course architecture and marketing business Nicklaus Companies, created by former professional golfer Jack Nicklaus, and the company's expansion into other business fields. Topics include details on Nicklaus' work designing golf courses in various countries, mention of Nicklaus' partnership with retailer Perry Ellis International to create clothing, and mention of Nicklaus' offering of Terlato Wines.

The article presents information on several middle school, high school, and college athletes. Topics include details on the success of cross-country runner Rachele Schulist of Michigan State University, the success of basketball player Asia Durr of St. Pius X Catholic High in Atlanta, Georgia, and the success of water polo player David Newberger of Rockford High in Michigan.