Bubba Watson set to feature in the Thailand Golf Championship
Bubba Watson, the longest hitter on the PGA Tour, is set to make his debut in next week’s Thailand Golf Championship, slated to start from December 6 to 9, 2012.
The tournament will be played at the Amаtа Spring Country Club, featuring some of the prominent nаmes from different parts of the world. The Asiаn Tour event is well reputed for attracting a strong field every year.
This year too, the tournament has reeled in some prominent names including the likes defending champion, Lee Westwood, the 2011 Masters champion, Charl Schwartzel, the 2010 Open champion, Louis Oosthuizen and the Asian sensation, Ryo Ishikawa.
Watson, who won the 2012 Masters Tournament after defeating Oosthuizen in the playoffs, is now relishing the opportunity to participate in the Asian Tour event.
The left-handed American currently holds an average of 315.5 yards with his driver and is confident to utilize his long-hitting skill to raise the trophy in Bangkok.
When asked about the secret behind his technique to gain distances, he answered by telling his philosophy of “practice, have fun and play your own game”.
“I play my own golf; we joke and call it ‘Bubba Golf’. I like to hit it hard and take chances,” said Watson.
“Swing coaches may not be for me but I definitely think most players can benefit from taking advice. I support players taking lessons, as long as they don’t forget to play the game and most importantly, have fun,” added the American.
With four PGA Tour victories registered to his resume, Watson now plans to earn his first international victory in Asia.
While making the announcement for his participation in the event, he said that he will try to contend strongly against some of the best players in the world.
"I'm looking forward to going to the Thailand Golf Championship and challenging myself and challenging the golf course and trying to beat some of the best players in the world,” said the Scottsdale, Arizona resident.
He also revealed that the Westwood was the man who convinced him to participate in one of the most prestigious events on the Asian Tour roster.
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