RECORD-BREAKING Michael Watson won for the second time in two weeks as he delivered a sublime round at his former home course at Weymouth.

His eight-under-par 62 was two shots higher than the 60 posted by European Seniors Tour player Gary Emerson two decades ago.

But new course alterations, including the addition of 50 yards to the 16th hole, mean the club now have a new record holder.

It is hardly a surprise for he started his golf as a junior there 30 years ago.

This was Watson’s third in win in four years at Weymouth — he was second in 2010 and fourth last year. He completed his round without a five on the card, two of his eight birdies came at the par fives, with nine fours, eight threes and a two at the 10th.

It was by far his best round of the year and a great confidencebooster before he sets off to California next month as a member of the PGA Cup team to take on the United States.

The low scoring was helped by the earlier rain that has softened most courses. Watson was out in 32 and back in 30.

Dan Carter (Upavon) was another to take advantage of the conditions and pressed Watson all the way with a magnificent 63 to be just one shot behind the Wessex Golf Centre maestro.

It was his best round since his 62 at West Wilts three years ago.