If he could, Tom Watson would wear shorts on the golf course on Friday.

The cold front that moved through the area, bringing upper 50’s and low 60’s temperatures, is near tropical compared to the weather conditions in Watson’s hometown of Stilwell, Kansas.

‘’It’s going to be a cold week, but I’ve played in some cold weather before,’’ Watson said. ‘’It’s not as cold as where I live right now – 14.’’

Watson actually welcomes the weather elements, including wind. Last year’s final round, which featured 25 mph gusting winds, were ideal for the competitor that he is.

‘’You come off the golf course and you use all of your wits about you to play a round of golf and that gives you a lot more satisfaction on a windless day when you shoot a good score,’’ he said. ‘’You’re supposed to do that. On a hard-blowing day, when you shoot a good score on that day, then you’ve done something.’’