‘It’s Really Disappointing’: Golf World Reacts to Latest Bubba Watson News

It is official! The LIV Golf has signed up with the 2-time Masters champion Bubba Watson for its Invitational Series. The Saudi Arabia-backed golf league introduced the 43-year-old during the second round of its third event held at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. 

The American golfer has been playing on the PGA Tour since 2006 and has won 12 titles, including the major tournaments. He has been one of the top golfers in America. However, like many other players, Watson was rumored to join the Saudi league since he took part in the Saudi International this year. 

“Ther rumors were circling wildly over the past few weeks, and we can confirm that they are true,” the LIV Golf commentator said to introduce the new player. “Bubba Watson is joining LIV Golf!” 

With the video introduction, the league confirmed the two-time major champion is its newest addition. And the golf world had a difference in opinion with Watson joining the Series.

Twitter reaction to the new LIV Golf player

LIV Golf Invitational Series offers the biggest purses in the history of golf. The league also paid its high-profile players like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson $100+ million as appearance fees.

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However, the league has been receiving a lot of criticism because of its sponsoring government. Additionally, the PGA and the DP World Tour consider them their rival league. As a result, many golf fans don’t support the LIV Golf Series and its players.

There are many golfers over 40 who have joined LIV Golf like Mickelson, Pat Perez, Watson, and Sergio Garcia. And the golf world didn’t forget to make fun of this feature of the league.

On the contrary, some have expressed their happiness in watching the American golfer joining the league. 

Many golf fans don’t like that the two-time major champion has joined the league. Yet, many supported his decision and expressed how they accept the new league despite all the criticisms.

When will Bubba Watson join the LIV Golf league? 

The LIV Golf introduced Paul Casey in its second event in Portland, and he is playing in Bedminster for its third tournament. However, unlike Casey, Bubba Watson wouldn’t be playing in the Series until next year due to his knee injury. 

“I’m good now,” Watson said in his introductory interview. “It’s just getting the leg to loosen up so I can hit the shots full bore.” Notably, according to the LIV Golf commentators, Watson would be a part of the Series this season, although he wouldn’t be playing. 

What do you think about the 12-time PGA title winner joining the league? Let us know your opinion on all of this in the comments section down below.

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