Does Bubba Watson Have the Consistency to Remain a Top Player?

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Published: December 28, 2012

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Bubba Watson took a huge step up the golf ladder last year when he won the Masters.

The huge-hitting Watson has always been his own man. He is a self-taught player with a huge wingspan and an even bigger swing.

Watson was the player who could launch the longest drive on the tour, but after busting one 330 yards down the middle and putting himself in position for an eagle or short birdie, he would blow the putt.

He'd also be likely to hit his next drive two fairways over.

But there was quite a bit of refinement to Watson's game last year. Not only did he win his first major in an exciting playoff with the steady Louis Oosthuizen, he made the cut in all 16 tournaments he entered and served notice that he was ready to compete on an every-week basis.

When the Ryder Cup lineup was announced, Watson not only made the U.S. team, he was one of the anchors.

So as the 2013 season gets ready to start, it's a given that Watson will remain one of the PGA Tour's brightest stars, right?

Not so fast.



Watson has made significant improvements over the years, but his superior 2012 season does not guarantee that he will be able to raise his level of consistency. Becoming a great player on the tour means having no discernible weaknesses when you play.

Watson must show that he can improve his putting.

"Drive for show; putt for dough" is one of the oldest and truest maxims in professional golf. Those words have to be hanging over Watson as he prepares for the 2013 season.

A look at the stats shows he won slightly more than $4.6 million last year and finished fifth on the tour in earnings. However, he finished 157th in strokes gained while putting.

The only reason he was able to overcome that is that he was first in driving distance and second in greens in regulation.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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