Gerry Lester “Bubba” Watson Jr. is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
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Bubba Watson is one of the few left-handed golfers on tour, and is a multiple major champion, with victories at the Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014.
Bubba Watson is among the longest drivers on the PGA Tour.
In 2007, Bubba Watson had an average drive of 315.2 yards (288.2 m) and can hit a ball over 350 yards (320 m), capable of generating a ball speed up to 194 mph (312 km/h).
Bubba Watson finished top of the driving distance statistics five times in his career, during the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, and 2014 seasons.
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Bubba Watson masters shot
In 2012, following four consecutive birdies starting at the 13th hole during an eventful final turn at last year’s Masters, Bubba Watson finished regulation with a 68 and tied for the lead with Louis Oosthuizen at 10 under par.
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After trading pars with the South African at the first extra frame (No. 18), Bubba Watson, the big left-hander pulled a mammoth drive into the trees right of the 10th fairway.
With little debate, Bubba Watson and caddie Ted Scott settled on a 52-degree gap wedge that roped some 50 yards out of the trees and spun – up the hill, no less – to 15 feet.
The video is below:
Bubba Watson masters finishes
In his last three April Masters, Bubba Watson, the 12-time Tour winner has finished T-5 (2018), T-12 (2019), and T-26 (2021).
Bubba Watson masters record
Bubba Watson has won 2 Masters.
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