Bubba Watson response to hole-in-one donation sums | Golf News

Golf sensation Bubba Watson has dedicated to donating a home to an underprivileged household in Indonesia, echoing the beneficiant act by the Indonesian Masters’ organizers following an spectacular hole-in-one.

Watson, who has been searching for to regain his kind on the Asia Tour’s International Series after a lackluster stint with LIV Golf, dazzled spectators by acing the par-three eleventh during Saturday’s third spherical. Instead of the everyday prize of a car or money, the event officers had pledged a new home to a native household for any hole-in-one scored.

Not long after Watson’s feat, competitor Phachara Khongwatmai additionally landed an ace. Upon studying concerning the distinctive reward, Watson graciously determined to match the contribution.

“The game of golf has helped tremendously around the world,” Watson remarked. “For all the charity things that golf has brought to the table, it’s very special to be a part of that. It’s an honor and I heard there was another hole-in-one right behind me.

“So anyone wants to match that so there will be a couple households that can be helped out. So it is an wonderful factor that golf might can do this for anyone, and find a way to help people.”

This philanthropic gesture comes as Watson transitions from his recent demotion from LIV Golf in September. Initially, it was believed that as a LIV captain, Watson would be spared from the drop.

However, a rule change for the 2025 season sealed his fate, along with Branden Grace, Kalle Samooja, and the Vincent brothers, Kieran and Scott.

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Unlike the other four relegated LIV stars, Watson has a potential route back in for 2025. The 48-year-old revealed after his relegation in Chicago that he could reapply for his spot by submitting a business proposal to LIV bosses and his RangeGoats team.

“It’s been a robust 12 months,” Watson said after being dropped in September. “But I feel my teammates need me back and I’d like to be back. I do know some discussions need to happen and there are some business issues. We have one of the preferred groups. Am I half of that? I feel I’m and I’m dedicated to enjoying higher.”

According to Mirror Sports U.S., no official resolution has been made on Watson’s future, however an announcement is anticipated within the coming weeks. In the meantime, Watson will hope that his latest efficiency in Indonesia can have caught the eye of these deciding his future after the RangeGoats skipper completed the week tied for thirteenth at 14-under-par.