Lewis, a 20-year-old amateur, shot a 5-under 65 to share the lead after the opening round of golf's oldest major -- a day that was even more special because he played alongside the man he was named after: five-time Open champion Tom Watson.
"I was more nervous not to embarrass myself in front of him," Lewis said.
No worries there. Lewis pulled off some Watson-like shots at Royal St. George's, making four straight birdies coming down the stretch before a par-saving tap-in at the 18th left him tied with Thomas Bjorn.
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