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Posted November 10, 2020, 2:58 pm |
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No patrons means less nerves for two-time Masters champ Bubba Watson

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    Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson at the practice range Tuesday. With no patrons, he thinks life around Amen Corner might not be as nerve-wracking in 2020. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

Bubba Watson said he’s less nervous this November with the absence of tournament patrons. The 2012 and 2014 Masters champion spoke Tuesday about the unusual silence that suddenly surrounds Amen Corner.

“Usually those fans, they make me nervous,” Watson said. “When I walk from 11 to 12, they cheer a little different because I've won here before. So you give them a little wave, give them a little nod and then that makes me nervous.”

Photos: Tuesday Masters Practice

Watson confirmed that he’d attend Tuesday’s Champions Dinner, saying what he enjoys most about the evening is hearing old-timers share stories.

“One day, 40 years, 30 years from now I'll be the guy telling random stories and people will be like, ’No, that didn't happen,’” Watson said. “They’ll say, ‘You didn't hit that hook shot,’ and I'll be like, ‘Yeah, I did.’”

Watson will tee off at 11:27 a.m. Thursday with Matthew Wolff and Tommy Fleetwood.

Masters Record - Bubba Watson

Year Place Score 1 2 3 4 Earnings
2019 T12 -8 72 72 67 69 $225,400
2018 T5 -9 73 69 68 69 $386,375
2017 T62 +8 74 78     $10,000
2016 T37 +9 75 75 76 71 $50,250
2015 T38 +1 71 71 73 74 $40,000
2014 1 -8 69 68 74 69 $1,620,000
2013 T50 +7 75 73 70 77 $19,480
2012 1 -10 69 71 70 68 $1,440,000
2011 T38 +1 73 71 67 78 $36,800
2009 42 +2 72 72 73 73 $29,250
2008 T20 +3 74 71 73 73 $84,300

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