Tom Watson described his final round at the Masters as special and a pleasure. The two-time champion shot 78 to finish on eight over for the tournament in his 43rd appearance at Augusta.After completing his final hole at a major championship, Watson paid tribute to the Augusta crowd and spoke of what the Masters had meant to him over the years.The fans, the patrons were very, very generous with their applause and hats off to Tom all the way around the golf course today. It was a pleasure, he told Sky Sports.The other thing was that I had my friends and my family there and I could share it with them. My younger brother flew in from New York as a surprise so that was special.To finish at Augusta with my friends and family watching, thats the way to go out, it truly is. Watson signs off from the Masters after 43 appearances in the tournament Watson expressed his disappointment at not having made the cut but admitted he would be pleased not to have to play the 18th hole again next year.Today, my 43rd time playing, it was a pleasure, he added. I didnt totally stink up the joint but wish I couldve made the cut and continued on over the week. But it wasnt a bad way to go out.Its always been the rites of spring, when played the tour and fortunately won the tournament, it was always preparation, start preparing for the tournament six weeks in advance and it was always so exciting and to look forward to and prepare and then play it.When Im sat in my easy chair back here next year, Ill say man Im glad I dont have to play the 18th hole anymore! Also See: McIlroy: Best position in years Willett: Its brutal out there Vincent Lecavalier Jersey . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside. Andrei Vasilevskiy Jersey . 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Thats what good teams do, they find ways to win, and they certainly did that.JaCoby Jones doubled twice in his second major league game, then dashed home for the winning run on a sacrifice fly by Tyler Collins. After a day after doubling, singling and driving in two runs in his debut, Jones scored twice.Hes been a real spark plug for us -- a shot in the arm, teammate Justin Verlander said. Its a lot of fun to watch, and hopefully its the beginning of an amazing career.Jones hit a leadoff double in the ninth against David Robertson (4-3) and advanced to third on Jarrod Saltalamacchias deep flyball.Collins came up as a pinch hitter and was able to lift the ball to left-center. Avisail Garcia made the catch, but his throw bounced before it even reached the mound.Francisco Rodriguez (2-3) pitched the ninth.Jose Abreu and Alex Avila homered on consecutive pitches in the fourth for the White Sox.Sale allowed two runs and eight hits in eight innings against a Detroit lineup that was without Miguel Cabrera. The slugging first baseman sat out because his right ankle had been acting up.Chicago was without Melky Cabrera, who missed the game because of stomach discomfort.Verlander allowed two runs and three hits in seven innings for the Tigers, striking out nine.I thought both of them, Justin and (Sale), this is the kind of matchup that you expected it to be, Chicago manager Robin Venturra said.ddddddddddddVerlander retired the first eight hitters he faced, striking out six of them. With two outs in the fourth, Abreu connected for his 19th homer of the year. Avila, who spent his entire career in Detroit before this season, followed with a drive to the bushes beyond the wall in center, giving Chicago a 2-0 lead against his former batterymate.It felt good. Yeah, it felt good, Avila said. Im sure well talk about it at some point. He did strike me out twice, too.Verlander did not allow another baserunner after Avilas home run. Detroit scored a run on Andrew Romines single in the fifth, and Martinez tied it with a two-out RBI single in the eighth.OLD FRIENDSVerlander laughed when asked about giving up the home run to Avila.I know Im going to be hearing about it, Verlander said. I think Im going to ask him back for one of the watches I gifted him. Its only fair, I think.NEXT YEARS SCHEDULEDetroit opens against the White Sox in Chicago on April 3 and the Tigers host Boston on April 7 in their home opener, according to a draft of the 2017 preliminary schedule. The preliminary schedule will be announced by Major League Baseball in September.TRAINERS ROOMTigers: RHP Jordan Zimmermann (neck) pitched four innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo at Indianapolis on Wednesday, allowing one unearned run and one hit. He walked one and struck out four.UP NEXTWhite Sox: Chicago plays at Minnesota on Thursday night. LHP Jose Quintana (11-9) starts against Ervin Santana (6-10).Tigers: Detroit has Thursday off before playing at Kansas City. RHP Anibal Sanchez (7-13) takes the mound against Danny Duffy (11-2) of the Royals on Friday night.---AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report. ' ' '