Bubba claims second jacket

Bubba Watson is wearing another green jacket. Bubba had remained in the hunt during the whole week, and never was figured out of it. He shot three-under to start the tournament, and found himself only one back after day one. He then held a three shot lead after shooting four-under on Friday. But after a stumbling two-over, 74, on Saturday, he found himself with a share of the lead tied with 20 year old, Jordan Spieth. Spieth got off to a hot start Sunday, but stumbled and found himself falling quickly behind Watson, and Bubba didn’t look back. Bubba did not slip up and give Spieth any room, he made good birdies on 8 and 9 to slide past Spieth, and played a good even-par back nine to secure the jacket.

The 2014 Master’s was really a two man race on the final day. Matt Kuchar made some noise early, but after a four-putt double on the fourth hole, his name was never really of relevance for the rest of the tournament. Jonas Blixt did find himself making a charge throughout the final round, but he couldn’t really catch Spieth or Watson. The most the Swede got to was five-under, and ended up sharing second with Spieth at that. Other than these two names the only ones you really heard were Spieth and Watson.

At the end of golf’s Christmas, Bubba Watson found himself with his second green jacket in three years. Bubba who is known mostly for his long drives, and passion, found himself relying heavily on his putter. Bubba made many putts during the final round, and that usually means a good outcome for the tournament. For some reason he just really fits this golf course. Most people would think that due to his inaccuracy off the tee and his shaky putting, that he would not be a good fit for Augusta, but Bubba finds his home here, and that’s a pretty good thing to find. This is the second win this year for him, and you have to think there will be more to come. He has been putting very good all season, and when you’re putting good and driving the ball a country mile, then that usually means success. Plus the first major victory drama will not be a factor this time, and he will be able to get right back on the grind and keep the peddle down this year. There are not many guys on the tour as good at heart as Bubba, so from a fans perspective we are all very proud of you Bubba.