Everyone knows he can hit it far. Really far. But no one knew he could make clutch putts. Well, no one except him. And when it comes to golf, where the mind plays such a big part in success, the only thing that matters is that you know what you're capable of doing. Bubba Watson sure knows himself. If you couldn't tell, rewind your DVR of The Farmers Insurance Open and watch how far right he aims. It's one of the most unique swings on tour. Never really receiving a formal golf lesson, Bubba owned his swing, and owned Torrey Pines.
As a perennial bomber of the golf ball, Watson was primarily known as just a big hitter. Now he's known as a big hitter that can win on the PGA Tour. Twice to be exact. They all say the first win is the toughest, and the second is even tougher because you want to validate the first win. Well, Watson proved his wacky swing, pink driver, and crazy long distance can win on tour.
Speaking of crazy, have you seen the play of Jhonattan Vegas? The rookie is the hottest kid on tour right now and don't think it's just beginners luck. The kid can play. A win and a tie for third in his first three starts will make noise on any professional tour. He has charisma to boot and a very sound golf swing. I don't see Vegas falling off the map any time soon. Eat your heart out Venezuela.
The fashion statement of the week at Torrey Pines goes to the crew of TaylorMade and Adidas. Coming out with their R11 driver, all the boys on staff with TaylorMade/Adidas had a whiteout for Thursday's opening round. Yes, a whiteout. Players dressed head to toe in all white clothing. I'm sure their drivers stuck out like sore thumbs.
After all the moments that Torrey Pines produced for us, what exactly did we learn? On Thursday we learned that TaylorMade and Adidas are the leaders in the clubhouse for on and off course marketing. Just look at all their staff players and their success. On Friday we learned that Bubba made the North course look easy, again. Over the weekend we learned that Johnny Vegas, as he's affectionately called, is here to stay and make noise on the PGA Tour. Late Sunday afternoon we learned that it actually does rain in southern California.
Phil Mickelson still loves the dramatic finish, when he walked off his yardage and literally thought he could slam dunk it from 81 yards to force a playoff. Or was it, fly it 83 yards and spin it back in? Ask Bones. Finally, as Bubba was lining up his winning birdie putt, the clouds parted and the sun broke through as if Bubba's father was just saying, "hello son, I got your back on this one."
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