Watson focusing on Thailand
Following his win at the WGC-HSBC Champions, Bubba Watson is looking forward to next month’s Thailand Golf Championships.
The American was all square with South Africa’s Tim Clark after 72-holes courtesy of a stunning chip-in for an eagle on the final hole.
Watson then rolled in a birdie on the first play-off hole to win the title, taking his 2014 tally to three after his Northern Trust open win in February and The Masters in April.
“Winning internationally has long been a goal of mine, so to break through in Shanghai was a really big deal for me,” revealed the 36-year-old on asiantour.com
“It sets me up great for the Thailand Golf Championship next month. It’s an event I love playing, over a course that sets up really well for me, so hopefully I can make it a case of third time lucky at Amata Spring.”
Joining Watson at Amata Spring will be host of quality players, including defending champion Sergio Garcia, US Open winner Martin Kaymer, former world number one Lee Westwood and four time Major winner Ernie Els.
Meanwhile, 2014 PGA Rookie of the Year, Chesson Hadley, is also eager to play amongst the star-studded field.
“You only have to look at the quality of field for the Thailand Golf Championship to see how important playing in Asia has become,” said the Puerto Rico Open winner.
“I’ve heard so much about the tournament and Thailand as a whole that I’m really looking forward to competing. It would be awesome to end the year with a win.”
Latest
-
NewsAdam Scott happy to be back at Wentworth after encouraging opening round
Scott carded eight birdies and a solitary bogey to finish seven under par on Thursday.
-
NewsAdam Scott produces impressive first round on return to Wentworth
The Australian was contesting one of the European Tour’s flagship events for the first time since 2006.
-
NewsBrendan Lawlor pushing to prove Para-golf worth playing at Paris Paralympics
Disability golf was turned down for a place at the 2024 Games but world number one Lawlor still hopes it can be reinstated.
-
NewsShane Lowry aware he might need a Ryder Cup wild card from Padraig Harrington
The former Open champion has a precarious grip on an automatic qualification place.
-
NewsSteve Stricker admits he ‘lost sleep’ over Patrick Reed’s Ryder Cup omission
Reed has revelled in the nickname of “Captain America” since being the leading American points scorer on his 2014 debut.
-
NewsShane Lowry delighted with Open return to Royal Portrush in 2025
The tournament two years ago attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.
-
NewsOpen to return to Royal Portrush in 2025 following successful hosting in 2019
The event had a popular winner in Irishman Shane Lowry two years ago, and also attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.
-
NewsPadraig Harrington relishing dramatic finale in race for Ryder Cup spots
At least a dozen players are capable of forcing their way into the team at the BMW PGA Championship.
-
News‘It’s someone else’s turn’ – Catriona Matthew not staying on as Solheim captain
The Scot led Team Europe to a 15-13 triumph over the United States in Ohio on Monday.
-
NewsLeona Maguire plays starring role on debut as Europe win Solheim Cup on US soil
Maguire’s singles victory over Jennifer Kupcho at Inverness Club gave her four-and-a-half points from five matches.