Former Masters champion Bubba Watson CONFIRMS he is joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Why isn t Bubba Watson playing in LIV Golf?
Watson spoke with the LIV analysts from his home while recovering from “meniscus preservation surgery” on his knee. The recovery process will prevent Bubba from actually playing a LIV event until next year, but he hopes to be well enough to start practicing by October.
How much did Bubba get for LIV Golf?
The Telegraph reported the two-time Masters champion signed a $50-million contract with the upstart circuit. Well, Watson has told ESPN that LIV isn’t the first golf league to offer him guaranteed money.
Why did Bubba Watson resign from PGA?
Watson, a two-time Masters champions and 12-time tour winner, revealed last month that he was leaving the tour after 17 seasons to join the LIV series. The 43-year-old is still recovering from a knee injury that has kept him from competing since the PGA Championship in May.
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Is Rickie Fowler going to Liv?
Is Bubba Watson a member of LIV Golf?
Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson was introduced Friday as the latest signee with LIV Golf.
Who are the 7 new Liv golfers?
Cameron Tringale, Joaquin Niemann, Harold Varner III, Marc Leishman, and Anirban Lahiri have also been confirmed as the newest additions to LIV Golf alongside Open champion Cameron Smith.
Who is the highest paid Liv golfer?
That Mickelson ranks No. 1 is hardly a surprise. He has been viewed as the leader of the LIV golf movement, with reports of a guaranteed contract estimated at more than $200 million.
Who has quit the PGA for Liv?
Cameron Smith, Joaquin Niemann among 6 players leaving PGA Tour for LIV Golf.
What was Bubba Watson’s issues?
His exhibited behavior was not new for the three-time Genesis Invitational winner – in fact it was textbook for someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or anxiety issues. Watson has both.
Are Ted Scott and Bubba Watson still friends?
“We’re still great friends,” Watson said. “We hang out. We played practice rounds together a couple of tournaments ago.
Why did Bones quit caddying for Phil Mickelson?
“After 25 very rewarding and memorable years, Bones and I have mutually decided to end our player-caddie relationship,” Phil Mickelson said in a press release sent out by his management team. “Our decision is not based on a single incident. We just feel it’s the right time for a change.