The LIV Golf Series caused its fair share of controversy since its inception. The newest wave of golfers to join the Series has started with Bubba Watson– who signed with the Series just recently. The newly inaugurated Saudi backed Series is now on its third event, and in the limelight. The 43-year-old is still recovering from a knee injury, but is expected to make his LIV debut in September.
Watson will be an off course captain for the fourth event that is scheduled to be held in Boston. Currently ranked 86th in the world, Bubba has 14 PGA wins to his name, but has not been on course since the PGA Championship in May. “I couldn’t make this move without acknowledging that I am forever grateful for the opportunities provided to me through the PGA Tour,” Watson said according to BBC. However, as more and more golfers start to make the switch, Twitter had a lot of opinions about this particular move- and why they did not appreciate it.
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Twitter reacts as Bubba Watson makes the switch from PGA to LIV
“I’m looking forward to being a part of an exciting new concept in professional golf and seeing how it evolves,” said Watson after signing with the series. However, Twitter had a different viewpoint. People were initially quick to point out how Bubba was vocal about his Christian faith and the hypocrisy that came with when joining the Saudi series.
What amazes me about Bubba Watson going to LIV… Bubba & his wife Angie have openly shared about their Christian faith & their love for adoption
• you can be arrested for practicing your Christian faith & carrying a Bible in Saudi Arabia
• adoption is illegal in Saudi Arabia
I really hope all these pro golfers playing in Saudi Arabia / Trump golf events lose all their sponsors.
I used to like Bubba Watson but not anymore
— Roadrunner (@BeeepBeeep33) July 29, 2022Bubba Watson, Master Golf Champion decided to join the Saudi back LIV golf tour. What the fuck is wrong with these people?
— Albert K S Fong (@albertksfong1) July 28, 2022Also read: “Not nearly as bad”: WATCH as Donald Trump tees off at Pro Am LIV Golf event in his own backyard
Other people were curious as to why he decided to join the Series, considering that he was quite well off already. However many people were also quick to say that he was not a big loss to the PGA Tour, seeing the current form he is in.
This really is turning into the midlife crisis Champions Tour.
— Robert Iverson (@robertiverson01) July 29, 2022Bubba Watson is 43 years old and ranked #84 in the world. He's no loss to the PGA Tour.
— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) July 28, 2022A lot of the golfers I used to love to watch, never watch them again, money hungry traitors to a country that is laughing at us and bombed us in 2001. https://t.co/nWkAlUNTOd
— Bill (@billcom2) July 30, 2022Does bubba Watson realize he now has to play 3 rounds of golf per tournament? He’s gotten accustomed to just playing two rounds. #liv
— John Daniels 🔥 (@jdanielssports) July 29, 2022However, there was a small group of well wishers, who are excited to see the pro in action- even though he will not be playing all 2023.
THX @LIVGolfInv and @YouTube for bringing us the 2022 Bedminster Invitational!!! Welcome @bubbawatson to the LIV GOLF FAMOLY and thanks for making this weekend tournament even more ELECTRIFYING!!!!
— Michael Mejia (@bggroove1972) July 30, 2022“Bubba Watson is a tremendous addition to LIV Golf – another major champion joining the growing list of stars on our teams. His game combines the power, innovation, and excitement that the LIV Golf brand represents,” said LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman according to CBS Sports.
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