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Tom Watson

Tom Watson

Keynote Speaker: Professional Golfer

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Tom Watson Biography

Tom Watson is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Watson was one of the leading players in the world, winning eight major championships and heading the PGA Tour money list five times. He was the number one player in the world according to McCormack's World Golf Rankings from 1978 until 1982; in both 1983 and 1984, he was ranked second behind Seve Ballesteros.

In Watson's illustrious career, his eight major championships include five Open Championships, two Masters titles, and one U.S. Open title.

Watson is also regarded as one of the greatest links players of all time, a claim backed up by his five Open Championship victories, his runner-up finishes at the 1984 Open Championship and 2009 Open Championship, and his three Senior British Open Championship titles.

Through Tom Watson Design, Watson has produced over a dozen courses in the U.S. and abroad with a lot of hands on supervision. Watson’s first U.S. solo-designed project, Cassique, was named in the top 10 list of America’s Best New Private Courses by Golf Digest in 2001.

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Tom Watson Speaking Topics

A Conversation with Tom Watson

Legendary sportsman Tom Watson leads an extraordinary career that has positioned him among the very best in the game of golf. From his early career as the chief rival of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to the recent spellbinding play which almost won him the British Open over 40 years after he started golfing, Watson enlightens audiences on the triumphs, challenges and lessons learned from his years on the links. In this up-close-and-personal format, Watson takes audiences’ questions on what it has been like to compete among the game’s very best and inspires with his message of overcoming the myriad of hazards both on and off the golf course in order to succeed at the highest level.

Staying on Course: Strategies and Lessons Learned from a Life in Golf

World-renowned golfer Tom Watson shows us how his lifetime competitive experiences can be used to motivate any business or organization toward achieving success. In this inspiring presentation, Watson uses his on- and off-course experiences to encourage audiences to face their own challenges with determination and positive thinking. Showing that true champions must learn how to win through hard work, consistency in actions and choosing to be fearless in the face of adversity, Watson leaves audiences with strategies for attaining goals in both their personal and professional lives.

Tom Watson Videos

Tom Watson on His Open Championship Pedigree | Big Interview ...
NAIA Champions of Character: Tom Watson - YouTube

How do I book Tom Watson to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Watson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Watson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Watson or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Tom Watson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tom Watson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Watson are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Watson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tom Watson speak about?

Tom Watson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Golf, Athlete, Social Activism, Aging and Sports.

Where does Tom Watson travel from?

Tom Watson generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tom Watson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Watson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Watson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Watson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tom Watson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Golf, Athlete and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Watson for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Tom Watson generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tom Lehman, Curtis Strange and Ben Crenshaw. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Watson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/11/2023.

Tom Watson Speaking Topics

  • A Conversation with Tom Watson

    Legendary sportsman Tom Watson leads an extraordinary career that has positioned him among the very best in the game of golf. From his early career as the chief rival of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to the recent spellbinding play which almost won him the British Open over 40 years after he started golfing, Watson enlightens audiences on the triumphs, challenges and lessons learned from his years on the links. In this up-close-and-personal format, Watson takes audiences’ questions on what it has been like to compete among the game’s very best and inspires with his message of overcoming the myriad of hazards both on and off the golf course in order to succeed at the highest level.

  • Staying on Course: Strategies and Lessons Learned from a Life in Golf

    World-renowned golfer Tom Watson shows us how his lifetime competitive experiences can be used to motivate any business or organization toward achieving success. In this inspiring presentation, Watson uses his on- and off-course experiences to encourage audiences to face their own challenges with determination and positive thinking. Showing that true champions must learn how to win through hard work, consistency in actions and choosing to be fearless in the face of adversity, Watson leaves audiences with strategies for attaining goals in both their personal and professional lives.

Tom Watson Videos

Tom Watson on His Open Championship Pedigree | Big Interview ...
NAIA Champions of Character: Tom Watson - YouTube

Tom Watson News

  • How do I book Tom Watson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Watson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Watson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Watson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Watson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Watson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Watson are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Watson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Watson speak about?

    Tom Watson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Golf, Athlete, Social Activism, Aging and Sports.
  • Where does Tom Watson travel from?

    Tom Watson generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Watson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Watson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Watson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Watson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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