LIV Golf's Bubba Watson set to be the only pro golfer at The Match, but will take up an unexpected role
Since competing at the LIV Golf Dallas event in September, Bubba Watson has competed in a single event. While the American has not been spotted on the golf course in over a month, he is set to return in an interesting role, which will make him the only pro golfer at TNT's The Match.
On Thursday, October 31, it was announced The Match would be a two-day event played on November 21 and 22. While this edition of the event is set to feature many superstars, Bubba Watson will be serving as an on-course commentator for the first time in the series.
Here is a look at the stars set to compete in TNT's The Match:
- Ken Griffey Jr. (Baseball)
- Michael Phelps (Swimming)
- Charles Barkley (Basketball)
- Mark Wahlberg (Actor)
- Bill Murray (Actor and Comedian)
- Nate Bargatze (Comedian)
- Wayne Gretzky (Ice Hockey)
- Blake Griffin (Basketball)
TNT's The Match will be played at the Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL. The commentary team will feature Ernie Johnson (Host), Trevor Immelman and Barkley (Analyst), Bubba Watson (Course Correspondent), and Kathryn Tappen (Reporter).
How did Bubba Watson perform in the 2024 season?
In the 2024 season, Bubba Watson did not register a single win on the LIV Golf Tour. As a matter of fact, the 45-year-old could only register one top 20 finish. Watson also played in one major championship, the 2024 Masters, but he missed the cut at the event.
Here is a detailed look at Bubba Watson's performances in 2024:
Date: 2/2 - 2/4
- Event: LIV Golf Mayakoba
- Course: El Camaleón Golf Course at Mayakoba
- Finish: T21 69-69-73 211 (-2)
Date: 2/8 - 2/10
- Event: LIV Golf Las Vegas
- Course: Las Vegas Country Club
- Finish: T15 65-68-72 205 (-5)
Date: 3/1 - 3/3
- Event: LIV Golf Jeddah
- Course: Royal Greens G&CC
- Finish: T46 74-66-71 211 (+1)
Date: 3/8 - 3/10
- Event: LIV Golf Hong Kong
- Course: Hong Kong Country Club
- Finish: T29 68-67-70 205 (-5)
Date: 4/5 - 4/7
- Event: LIV Golf Miami
- Course: Trump National Doral Golf Course
- Finish: T32 68-76-74 218 (+2)
Date: 4/26 - 4/28
- Event: LIV Golf Adelaide
- Course: The Grange Golf Club
- Finish: T34 70-67-71 208 (-8)
Date: 5/3 - 5/5
- Event: LIV Golf Singapore
- Course: Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course)
- Finish: T45 71-77-67 215 (+2)
Date: 6/7 - 6/9
- Event: LIV Golf Houston
- Course: Golf Club of Houston
- Finish: 51 75-72-75 222 (+6)
Date: 6/21 - 6/23
- Event: LIV Golf Nashville
- Course: The Grove
- Finish: T35 70-71-69 210 (-3)
Date: 7/12 - 7/14
- Event: LIV Golf Andalucía
- Course: Real Club Valderrama
- Finish: T47 79-75-72 226 (+13)
Date: 7/26 - 7/28
- Event: LIV Golf United Kingdom
- Course: JCB Golf and Country Club
- Finish: T39 69-72-73 214 (+1)
Date: 8/16 - 8/18
- Event: LIV Golf Greenbrier
- Course: The Old White Course
- Finish: T28 73-63-66 202 (-8)
Date: 9/13 - 9/15
- Event: LIV Golf Chicago
- Course: Bolingbrook Golf Club
- Finish: T42 73-76-65 214 (+4)
Date: 9/22 - 9/22
- Event: LIV Golf Dallas - Stroke Play
- Course: Maridoe Golf Club
- Finish: T40 73 73 (+1)
Major championship
Date: 4/11 - 4/14
- Event: Masters Tournament
- Course: Augusta National Golf Club
- Finish: Missed Cut 74-80 154 (+10)