Bubba Watson makes surprising announcement after LIV Golf relegation

Posted by Admin October 21, 2024 Golf

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson has confirmed he will make his debut in LIV Golf’s feeder tour at the end of this month.

Watson has been listed in the field for the BNI Indonesian Masters.

The tournament, played at Royale Jakarta Golf Club from 31 October, is the seventh of 10 stops on the Asian Tour’s International Series.

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Watson finished in the relegation zone on the Saudi-backed tour this season but is exempt from relegation as a team captain.

The American hinted earlier this year that perhaps his playing days were numbered as he struggled to find form on the course.

He hinted that he was open to the idea of stepping back from playing and assuming a managerial role of the RangeGoats.

But at least for now, it appears Watson, 45, won’t be walking off into the sunset just yet.

“As everyone knows I have really enjoyed playing in tournaments overseas and so I am really excited about playing in Indonesia for the first time,” Watson said in a release.

Watson will be making his ninth appearance Asian Tour in Indonesia.

He has finished runner-up twice in Asian Tour events.

He continued: “I enjoy coming to Asia and soaking in the sights and sounds and also seeing the diverse mixture of players out here.

“The BNI Indonesian Masters plays a big part in The International Series, which provides a pathway onto the LIV Golf League.

“I’m a big believer in LIV Golf and I’m proud of the impact it has had on the game of golf worldwide.”

Bubba Watson results 2024
LIV Mayakoba	T21
LIV Las Vegas	T15
LIV Jeddah	T46
LIV Hong Kong	T29
LIV Miami	T32
LIV Adelaide	T34
LIV Singapore	T45
LIV Houston	51
LIV Nashville	T35
LIV Andalucia	T47
LIV United Kingom	T39
LIV Greenbrier	T28
LIV Chicago	T42
LIV Dallas	T40
Masters Tournament	MC

What has Bubba Watson said about retirement?

Watson hinted he was close to retiring before he joined LIV Golf.

A knee surgery ruled him out of PGA Tour action for several months.

He decided to split with Ted Scott just before LIV came knocking with an offer.

Watson previously told Today’s Golfer that he wanted to play until he was at least 50 years old.

But he conceded that he would do what was best for his LIV team.

“I’m feeling energized but if I can get the right pieces in place and there’s a young guy coming through, I will happily step aside,” he told the publication.

“As an owner, you want the best talent playing for the RangeGoats.

“If I’m not that guy and somebody is better than me, let them take over so I’m not sweating over three-footers anymore.”