If this is Bubba Watson’s attempt to go all Beyonce and break free of the Golf Boys, he may be more like Michelle Rowland than Queen B. Nevermind the Destiny’s Child comparison. Bubba Watson made a Christmas-themed rap video for a song he calls “Bubbaclaus,” and it dropped on Tuesday. The song isn’t all that […]
Bubba Watson wins WGC-HSBC Champions in thrilling finish, playoff
November 10, 2014 by
No matter what you think of Bubba Watson, his style of golf is undoubtedly exciting — especially at its best. Watson needed his best on the final shot of regulation at the WGC-HSBC Champions, shocking everyone when he holed out a bunker shot at the par-5 finisher for a playoff-forcing eagle. In the ensuing extra […]
Rickie Fowler defends Tom Watson, looking forward to task force
November 9, 2014 by
Rickie Fowler thinks 2014 Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson has been unfairly derided after his 12 charges were handily defeated at Gleneagles in October. “I thought Tom did a great job of talking to the guys,” Fowler said, according to The Telegraph. “He has been there plenty of times, and I enjoyed the time I […]
Tom Watson issues open letter, apologizes for Ryder Cup loss
October 5, 2014 by
Tom Watson had to say something. His reputation has been under fire for the last week, since his American team lost the Ryder Cup for the third consecutive time last Sunday in Scotland. Watson issued what was deemed an “open letter” by the PGA of America on Saturday, discussing how he handled his dozen players […]
Captain Watson: Make no mistake, this Ryder Cup is a redemption mission
September 23, 2014 by
There’s been some turnover from 2012 to 2014, but seven of the players from the American team at Medinah two years ago are in Scotland for the Ryder Cup. Seven players on this Ryder Cup team lived the meltdown that saw Europe overcome a record four-point Saturday night deficit. Captain Tom Watson didn’t lead that […]
Tom Watson announces United States Ryder Cup captain’s picks
September 3, 2014 by
Tom Watson has announced his three captain’s picks for the 2014 Ryder Cup: Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan, and Webb Simpson. The three will join Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker, and Bubba Watson. RT @Keegan_Bradley Captains pick selfie pic.twitter.com/WNfbzUarZT — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 2, […]
Bubba Watson apologizes for his actions at the PGA Championship
August 30, 2014 by
There have been plenty of major championships that showed the great side of Bubba Watson. Both his Masters wins come to mind, but his impressive play at the 2010 PGA Championship made us realize that this guy might be more than just a long-hitter when he found himself in a playoff with Martin Kaymer. This […]
Tiger Woods informs Tom Watson and the PGA of America that he is withdrawing his name from Ryder Cup consideration
August 14, 2014 by
Tiger Woods has pulled his name out of consideration for a Ryder Cup captain’s pick, the PGA of America announced on Wednesday. Woods informed the PGA of America and American captain Tom Watson that he didn’t want to be picked for next month’s matches against Europe because of ongoing back issues that Woods has struggled […]
The nine automatic picks are set for the American Ryder Cup team, with three still left for Tom Watson
August 11, 2014 by
The end of the PGA Championship means major season is over, but it does ramp us right up for the Ryder Cup that kicks off in late September. The final major is the last chance for American Ryder Cup hopefuls to automatically make the team, with nine guys punching their card for Gleneagles on Monday. […]
Tom Watson disparaged U.S. players, gift, leading to Mickelson comments
Whether he realized it or not, what Tom Watson said and did the night before the final day of the Ryder Cup may have been why Phil Mickelson skewered him after a third-straight American defeat at Gleneagles. According to an ESPN.com report, Watson’s behavior at a Saturday night team meeting soured the dozen-man American team […]