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They enjoyed playing together until in 2002, Bruce could not speak clearly [ ① ] use his left hand
properly. Watson soon told Bruce to see a doctor and paid for Bruce's medical care, [ 2 ]Bruce hadn't
taken out medical insurance.
[3 ]their surprise, Bruce was told by the doctor that he had ALS, a disease that gradually deprives
people of their muscle strength, leading them to total paralysis. Bruce was getting weaker and thinner
[ ]the disease advanced, but he never surrendered.
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In 2003, people were surprised to see Bruce and Watson competing for a championship at the US Open.
Bruce could hardly walk, [ ⑤ ]he was desperately carrying out his task as a caddy. They were surely
the central players of the tour, and all the others the supporting cast.
They both knew that this could be the last time playing together. It wasa glorious moment for both of
them in front ofacheering audience.
In every TV interview after the tournament, Watson talked about Bruce and appealed to people to donate
more money for ALS research. Bruce thanked Watson | 6 Jhaving been his friend all along and told
him that he had done his duty as his caddy.
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