ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- There's Tom Watson, standing in front of the Criterion Pub on South Street, talking to fans. He won the Open Championship in 1975, '77, '80, '82 and '83.

There's Todd Hamilton, leaning against the Dunvegan bar, telling stories. He won the Open Championship in 2004.

The golfers are all over St. Andrews this week, on the streets, in all the restaurants and all the bars. That never happens at other tournaments. Usually the golfers are secluded, in some security-protected area with ropes and armed guards. Not here. St. Andrews is so small. This is old-school: the athletes and their fans rubbing shoulders. Zach Johnson rides the exercise bike. Mike Weir walks on a windy, rain-swept street with an umbrella. A few blocks away, Luke Donald hangs out with his family. Swing coaches wait for a table. Television broadcasters walk past on dark, empty streets. Every corner turned brings another flash of recognition … Is that who I think it is? … Didn't that person look familiar? … Oh, my goodness, I can't believe …

… there's Arnold Palmer, headed out of the Rusacks Hotel. He won the Open in 1961 and '62.

There's Jean Van De Velde, standing behind the 18th green. He almost won in 1999.