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Bubba Watson returns to Augusta next week

Reed not expecting LIV-PGA Tour animosity at Augusta

The feud between the PGA Tour and breakaway LIV Golf Series has left the sport in turmoil but Masters champions Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson do not expect any animosity when players from both circuits tee it up at Augusta National next week.

Golf • 30 Mar 23

'Excited' Bubba Watson the latest to join LIV Golf

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson has been confirmed as the latest player to join LIV Golf.

Golf • 29 Jul 22

Bubba Watson talks with Danielle Kang of Team United States during a practice round ahead of the start of The Solheim Cup at Inverness Club

Watson on hand to help US at Solheim Cup

Bubba Watson needs no introduction in golf circles but the twice Masters champion may have underplayed his fame at this week's Solheim Cup in Toledo, Ohio, where he is on hand to offer his services to the United States team.

Golf • 03 Sep 21

Bubba Watson is feeling slightly under the weather

Exhausted Bubba hints at a virus in the US camp

A husky-voiced Bubba Watson suggested he had a sinus infection, and said he was not the only member of the United States Ryder Cup team feeling under the weather.

Golf • 26 Sep 18

European captain Thomas Bjorn speaks with Francesco Molinari

Ryder Cup practice hints at potential pairings

Ryder Cup captains Thomas Bjorn and Jim Furyk offered further hints about their potential pairings on the second day of official practice at Le Golf National.

Golf • 26 Sep 18

Watson won the tournament by three strokes.

McIlroy battles on final day but Watson prevails

Bubba Watson shot a final round of 63 to win the Travelers Championship by three strokes, while Rory McIlroy's challenge failed on the final day.

Golf • 25 Jun 18

It was another week to remember in Georgia

Five mad moments from the 2018 Masters

Misfortune and mishaps, along with moments of brilliance, were part of this year's Augusta Masters.

Golf • 09 Apr 18

Bubba Watson powered to victory against Kevin Kisner

Bubba claims comprehensive WGC final victory

Bubba Watson will head to Augusta National as a strong contender for a third Masters title after thrashing Kevin Kisner 7&6 to win the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.

Golf • 26 Mar 18

Justin Thomas made short work of Kim Si-woo

Thomas joins Watson in WGC Match Play quarter-finals

Second seed Justin Thomas continued his barnstorming run at the WGC-Dell Match Play with another emphatic victory in Texas.

Golf • 24 Mar 18

Bubba Watson earned his 10th PGA Tour success

Bubba takes Genesis Open as McDowell's challenge fades

Bubba Watson holed a bunker shot at the 14th hole to set the stage for a two-stroke triumph at the Genesis Open - and 10th PGA Tour title - in Los Angeles, as Graeme McDowell's challenge completely fizzled out.

Golf • 19 Feb 18

McDowell stays in contention at Genesis Open

Graeme McDowell remains in the hunt going into the final round of the Genesis Open after a one-under 70 left him just two shots behind new leader Bubba Watson on eight under par.

Golf • 18 Feb 18

Paul Dunne is two-under par after two rounds of the Shenzhen Open in China

Dunne slips down leaderboard at Shenzhen International

A level par round of 72 saw Paul Dunne slip down the leaderboard at the Shenzhen International as storms brought a premature end to play for the second day running.

Golf • 21 Apr 17

Paul Dunne is looking to follow up his second place finish from last week

Dunne four shots off leader Watson in China

Paul Dunne is four shots off the lead at the Shenzhen International after an opening round curtailed first by the threat of lightning before darkness saw play suspended for the day.

Golf • 20 Apr 17

Bubba Watson to take vice-captain role with USA

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love has reportedly appointed Bubba Watson as his fifth vice-captain.

Golf • 26 Sep 16

Bubba Watson claims title in Bahamas

American Bubba Watson cruised to a three-shot victory at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday.

Golf • 06 Dec 15

Waston leads the field heading into the final round in the Caribbean

Bubba on course in Bahamas

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson will take a two-shot lead into the final day of the Hero World Challenge

Golf • 06 Dec 15

Bubba Watson with winner's trophy after the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands

Bubba Watson wins Traveler's Championship

Bubba Watson claimed a hard-fought victory at the Travelers Championship following a play-off triumph over Paul Casey in Connecticut.

Golf • 29 Jun 15

Brian Harman hits a bunker shot during the third round of the Travelers Championship

Harman edges ahead of Watson at Travelers

Brian Harman will go into the final day of the Travelers Championship with a one-shot lead after a bogey-free third round of 65 in Connecticut.

Golf • 27 Jun 15

Bubba Watson plays a shot from a bunker on the 13th hole

Watson maintains Travelers Championship lead

Bubba Watson could not repeat Thursday's exploits but nevertheless mastered windy conditions a day later to card a three-under-par 67 and retain a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.

Golf • 27 Jun 15

Bubba Watson (R) is entertained by trick shot artist and golfer Romain Bechu during the pro-am today

Bubba Watson looking for lift in China

Bubba Watson will look to make amends for a disappointing defence of his Masters title by claiming a second European Tour title in China.

Golf • 15 Apr 15

Bubba Watson: 'I've already got two jackets'

Watson: More Masters pressure on McIlroy than me

Masters champion Bubba Watson could join elite company with a successful title defense at Augusta National next month but said today world number one Rory McIlroy will face more pressure at the year's first major.

Golf • 16 Mar 15

Phil Mickelson: 'The golf course here gives you a variety of options off the tee'

Mickelson promises aggression at Pinehurst

Phil Mickelson has vowed to take an aggressive approach in pursuit of a first US Open title at Pinehurst.

Golf • 11 Jun 14

Bubba Watson has carded consecutive sub-70 rounds in Ohio

Bubba powers to third-round Memorial lead

Bubba Watson took a one-stroke lead after the third round of the Memorial Tournament in Ohio as overnight leader Paul Casey fell away.

Golf • 31 May 14

Bubba Watson's attentions now turn to the Ryder Cup

Bubba's thoughts turn to Ryder Cup

Bubba Watson joined Tom Watson in becoming a two-time Masters champion with his impressive victory at Augusta National on Sunday.

Ryder Cup • 15 Apr 14

Bubba Watson was modest on the back of his second Masters victory

Watson modest after Augusta triumph

Bubba Watson was quick to play down his achievement of winning a second Masters title at Augusta National on Sunday, saying he "just got lucky enough" to win two green jackets

Golf • 14 Apr 14