If the question is who is the most artistic shot maker on the PGA Tour?
Easy answer – Bubba Watson.
He hits shots the way stunt pilots fly their planes, with big swooping loops and mind-bending faith and imagination.
Who is the most misunderstood player on the PGA Tour?
Open for debate but Bubba has been in the discussion for years.
Who seems to have mellowed in recent years without losing what makes him unique?
Bubba, again.
Bubba Watson has won two Masters and has 12 PGA Tour wins. Photo: Drew Hallowell, Getty Image)
On Sunday, the 39-year old Watson was in position to win the Travelers Championship for the fourth time because that’s what he does. Only this time it didn’t happen.
Not just didn’t happen. Watson played the last five holes in 6-over par, falling from the lead to T19. He was making bogeys as fast as the rest of us usually do.
This time, Bubba didn’t blame the golf gods or the wind or anything else, something he has been known to do.
“I'm glad that I was there, had the opportunity. I woul...
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