"Will they be paired together?" - Fans react to Bubba Watson's rage practice with his son
Fans of golf hypothesized that Bubba Watson and his son Caleb would play in a tournament together after seeing the two of them work on their swings together during practice. Fans from all over the world are perplexed, concerned, and intrigued by the occurrence that will take place during the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open.
The big story behind Bubba Watson's rage practice
During a practice round, Watson was seen losing his cool and throwing his club to the ground after a terrible shot. This behavior was witnessed by onlookers. Caleb, who was working as a caddie at the time, was taken aback by the rage that his father displayed. Caleb instantly slammed the club to the ground after receiving it from Watson, which drew cheers and amusement from the crowd.
The video of the father and son having a temper tantrum together went viral nearly as soon as it was shared on social media platforms. Several people were concerned that Watson would teach his son Caleb an unfavorable lesson by the manner in which he handled his own rage and that Caleb would pick up on such behavior as a result of watching his father.
Bubba Watson's background
Bubba Watson has won the Masters Tournament twice and is one of the greatest golfers of all time. Everyone knows that he becomes upset and passionate when things do not go his way on the course.
Bubba famously protested a long-drive competition at the 2015 WGC-Cadillac Championship by hitting a 3-iron during a practice round. Many believed that Watson disliked practices that, in his judgment, diminished the sport's integrity.
Bubba has recently been in the news because of the LIV Golf League. This is a new women's golf circuit that aims to bring the sport into the 21st century by giving players equal pay, making rounds shorter, and making the games more fun for fans.
One fan said,
@livgolf_league @bubbawatson @RangeGoatsGC Nice swing young man. Nothing better than playing with pops.
Some people have been worried, but it has been said that Watson's actions on the course aren't unusual for professionals. Many golfers, including Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, have been caught on camera cursing or throwing clubs after a poor shot.
Another worried fan tweeted,
@livgolf_league @bubbawatson @RangeGoatsGC There is a reason you wouldn’t see this on the PGA on a Tuesday… because the kid should be in school learning!
Some believe that Bubba and his kid are so close because they spend so much time together and get along so well due to their shared passion for golf. They do not believe the outburst demonstrates poor sportsmanship. They believe it demonstrates how close the father and son are.
A fan tweeted,
@livgolf_league @bubbawatson @RangeGoatsGC Nothing more wholesome than a Father passing on a legacy of sacrificing your morality to the highest bidder to his son. Beautiful!
Watson and Caleb may or may not compete against one another in the near future. Even though the Waste Management Phoenix Open is known for its loud atmosphere and willingness to hold unusual events (like the long-drive competition that Watson didn't like in 2015), it's likely that the organizers don't want to make the course angrier.
@livgolf_league @bubbawatson @RangeGoatsGC Nice . A shame people are so hung up they can’t be positive .
Conclusion
The event that occurred between Bubba Watson and his son Caleb sparked a lot of discussion among fans of golf. Others worry that it will teach young golfers to treat their opponents badly and make bad sportsmanship the norm.
As a result of this tragedy, people are once again interested in Bubba Watson's work and personal life. Golf followers will never stop being curious about how the Watson family performs on the course and how they might put their shared love of the game to use for the greater good.