Tom Watson at 64 years old does not want to stop competing and certainly is not slowing down. He is tied at the top of the leaderboard at four-under-par with Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Bart Bryant, Steen Tinning and Kyoshi Murota.

Playing in a Hall of Fame grouping with Montgomerie and Langer for the first two days, Watson posted a three-under-par 68 on Friday with a double-bogey six at the par-4 No. 12.

Watson began his round with birdies at Nos. 1, 4 and 9 for a three-under par 33. He followed the double at No. 12 with two birdies coming in at Nos. 15 and 17 to complete his three-under-par round.

Watson was asked about his good play in the his post-round press conference,

“Yeah, it was a good day from a ball striking standpoint. It was a good competitive day out there. Bernhard played well, Colin played well and I rounded it out by playing well, so it was a good time out there today.”

When asked about his competitive drive, he answered,

“It’s part of my makeup. I’m a competitor. I don’t like to lose and I like to get everything out of every shot. When I don’t do well I get angry with myself, still. Lee Trevino said, when I stop getting angry with myself, then I know it’s time to quit.”

Jack Nicklaus designed the greens at Harbor Shores with severe undulations. Iron shots must find the correct level to avoid three putts or worse.

Watson was never able to win a Wanamaker Trophy on the regular tour to complete his career grand slam, but has won the Senior PGA Championship twice in 2001 and 2011.

The grouping of former Hall of Fame Ryder Cup Captains seemed to inspire Watson to over-achieve through the first 36 holes.

Can he keep up his strong play on the weekend and win a third Senior PGA Championship and become the oldest winner of any major title in the history of golf?