The School of Greatness

761 Bubba Watson: Golf Star and Humble Champion

Feb 20, 2019
Bubba Watson, a two-time Masters champion and self-taught golf prodigy, shares his inspiring journey from junior competitions to the PGA Tour. He reflects on the importance of gratitude, prioritizing family, and giving back to his community. Bubba candidly discusses how adopting children reshaped his perspective and his father's illness accelerated his maturity. He emphasizes that true greatness lies in selfless acts and the need to set new goals after achieving dreams. His heartfelt approach to life and golf is both refreshing and motivational.
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ANECDOTE

From Backyard Practice To Tour Card

  • Bubba taught himself golf with only basic lessons from his dad and relentless practice as a kid.
  • He cried when he finally received his PGA Tour card because it fulfilled his lifelong goal.
INSIGHT

Money Is A Byproduct

  • Bubba says money is a byproduct, not the driver, of elite sport performance.
  • Focusing on trophies and mastery keeps pressure constructive and preserves play under stress.
ADVICE

Use Gratitude To Reduce Pressure

  • Use gratitude to reduce pressure: remind yourself you were blessed to be in the moment.
  • Let gratefulness relax you before the first shot so you can focus on executing.
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