Tomorrow morning the PGA TOUR will tee off at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, and defending champion Bubba Watson will be the talk of the town as he competes for the first time following his Masters victory earlier this month.
Quick, cue the Overly-High Expectations Committee!
There's no doubt that all eyes will be on Watson when he tees off tomorrow, and rightfully so. The Rogue Golfer (which is a nickname I literally just made up for Bubba right now based on his lack of a swing coach and the fact that it is kind of difficult to think of a nickname for a guy named "Bubba") will continue to smash monster drives all over the golf course, work his golf ball around trees and over hills, and likely find himself in good position by week's end on the leaderboard. That's just how Bubba operates.
But it is important for golf fans to not lose sight of the fact that Bubba is a risk-taker, and he didn't win the Masters by playing it safe. In fact, he hasn't won anything on a golf course by playing it safe, so let's not be surprised if and when we see an odd shot by Watson sail into the woods or into a hazard. Again, that's just how he operates.
The spotlight is nothing new for the man from Baghdad, Florida. He has won TOUR events in the past, he's made a fool out of himself (in a good way) on YouTube, and he has begun starring in PING commercials that showcase his... um... skills as an actor. Bubba is a man who loves to have a good time when all eyes are on him, which is a far cry from his past anger management issues and poor attitude.
But he has never been in a spotlight this bright before. After all, he is now the only man who has a chance at winning the Grand Slam this year (which is highly unlikely to happen, but who would be surprised if it did?). Furthermore, American golf is yearning, begging, pleading for a new top-golfer to lead the United States in this country's uphill battle to match talents and accolades with our neighbors across the pond.
A lot is resting on the shoulders of Bubba, but I couldn't think of a better player to handle all the pressure.
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