Bubba wins The Masters

PGA TOUR Professional, Bubba Watson, wins The Masters at Augusta National. For golf fans around the world, the 2012 Masters was not a disappointment once again. There were so many ups and down, high and lows for the best golfers in the world coming down the back-9 stretch at Augusta National. The reachable par-5’s on #13 and #15 created lots of excitement as usual, as well as the par-3 16th with the standard pin position in the back left of the green where balls can funnel right towards the hole. As those who watched, hole #16 gave 2 aces on Sunday.

Not only were there 2 aces on Sunday, but there was also the rarer double-eagle, also known as an albatross. Louis Oosthuizen, former British Open Champion from South Africa, made a double-eagle 2 on the par-5 second hole. What an amazing shot it was, and it created early excitement throughout the golf course. After that shot, many thought this is Louis’ day and his tournament to win. However, playing partner Bubba Watson had something else to say about it. As Louis was making miraculous putts/par putt saves, I don’t think anybody thought he would be beaten. It seemed like every chance Bubba was in the driver seat, Louis would do something phenomenal to keep him at bay. But, in the end, Bubba was the one wearing the Green Jacket.

As usual, most fans were rooting for Phil Mickelson to win his fourth Green Jacket, but after he made his second triple bogey of the week early on Sunday, the wind in his sail started to diminish. Phil still had his chances, but seemed to leave every important putt just short of the hole.

After 72-holes only Louis Oosthuizen and Bubba Watson were at the top of the leader board at -10. They both pared the first playoff hole on #18, but Bubba hit a miraculous shot out of the woods on the second playoff hole at #10 which untimely got him the win. Bubba was very emotional after his win, as he should be, and it’s great to see a younger and very exciting player to watch, win The Masters.