Gerry “Bubba” Watson, a member of the “Golf Boys” (along with Hunter Mahan, Rickie Fowler, and Ben Crane) can now add Masters Champion to his list of accomplishments. Since turning pro in 2003, Watson had 3 PGA Tour wins, but never a major event. With the win yesterday he earned both his 4th PGA Tour win and first major... as well as a nice payday ($1,440,000).Watson and Oosthuizen proved to be the best two at Augusta yesterday, both finishing 10 under par after 18 holes. After the conclusion of all other play by the rest of the field, Watson and Oosthuizen proceeded to play the 18th hole again. After both made par, they moved to the 10th hole which ended up being the final hole of the day. An emotional Watson, was greated by his mother and fellow golfers on the 10th green after he hit an amazing hook to set up a two-putt for the win over Oosthuizen. His wife Angie was at home with their newly adopted son, Caleb. The University of Georgia alumni, was given a warm round of applause as he received his first green jacket from last year’s champion Charl Schwartzel. Watch his speech here:
Although Watson was the victor of this year’s Masters, his Sudden Death competitor Louis Oosthuizen made a double eagle on the 2nd hole.. a shot that you HAVE to see.
Yesterday’s conclusion of the Masters confirms many of the reasons why it is the greatest tournament of the year. From the beautiful course, to the decades of tradition, to the incredible play this will be one Masters that we remember for a long time.
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