Coverage started at 2pm and didn't finish until after 8pm...and, I was pretty much glued to the TV that whole time. I did a few things around the house, but whatever I was doing had to be within sight of the TV :)
I always enjoy watching the Masters, but this year was different - it was all the more exciting because Bubba Watson was in contention.
I mentioned in my post about Florida golf that we got our tickets through Angie and Bubba Watson, I didn't really explain how that is possible. Here is a quick explanation: Curt's friend from high school, Henk, married Amy...Amy has a sister named Angie...Angie married Bubba...simple, right?
I met Angie at a wedding shower for Amy and then met Bubba at the wedding...in the years since then, we've spent time with Angie on a few occasions (when she was in the area visiting Amy, or when she was following Bubba during his round at the Canadian Open). When we went to Arizona two years ago, we were lucky enough to spend time at Ang and Bubba's house (they weren't there, they were on tour, but they allowed us to use their pool!). So, that is how we have a little connection to the Watson's.
When we visited with Angie at Bay Hill two weeks ago, she was talking a little about their plans to adopt - we knew they were in the process of adopting, and she mentioned that they had recently completed the 'home visit' portion of the process, so from there, they just had to wait. Well, we were pleasantly surprised when news broke the next day that they had adopted a little boy! We were so happy for them as this was something they had been waiting for for years.
Then, fast forward to this weekend, and Bubba is in contention for, and goes on to win, the Masters! Can you even imagine the emotional rollercoaster this family has been on over the last few weeks! :)
Bubba won in a play-off against Louis Oosthuizen - they both finished at -10, went on to tie with a par on 18, the first play-off hole, and then Bubba parred the 10th hole, the second play-off hole, while Louis bogeyed! The second play-off hole was not short of drama - both players missed the fairway, with Bubba going into the trees and having to play off of pine needles. I literally jumped out of my seat when Bubba's shot from there hit the green (Louis' second shot was just short of the green). And when Bubba sunk his second putt, the tears started flowing!
I know it's not the closest connection, but it's enough to make the win just that much more exciting!
The Green Jacket couldn't have gone to a better guy! Especially considering he's the kind of guy that sends tweets like this after his round on Saturday: Thanks everyone for the support! 3 reasons tomorrow will be
Congratulations Bubba! The green jacket looks good on you!
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