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By Ryan Herrington
If the only thing Bubba Watson did this week was win the Genesis Open, well that would be impressive all by itself. Particularly given Watson’s two-year mega slump entering the week and his admission that he considered retiring because of his play.
But considering everything else that Bubba took part in during his time in Los Angeles, it’s amazing to think that he had the energy to win a PGA Tour event at all.
Let’s review the week that was for Riviera’s big winner:
It began when Bubba filmed a show with Jay Leno:
Hanging with @jayleno today @LenosGarage ? …which one should I ask to drive?? pic.twitter.com/ekPcmiv4KG
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) February 12, 2018
But that wasn’t the only celebrity Bubba hung out with. He also caught up with Ellen DeGeneres:
#TBT to earlier this week… I love seeing @TheEllenShow when I’m in L.A. She is one of the nicest and most generous people I have ever met! pic.twitter.com/EdfKqvy9p2
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) February 15, 2018
And then there was more TV, when he stopped by the set of “The Big Bang Theory”:
Awesome meeting Chuck Lorre and @kunalnayyar last night! #BigBangTheory pic.twitter.com/SRIHp4gXoj
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) February 14, 2018
Of course, we read a lot about Bubba taking part in the NBA celebrity All-Star game. Here’s the frantic ride from Riviera to downtown L.A. on Friday to get to the game in time:
On my way!! @NBAAllStar #RufflesCelebGame #TeamClippers ?? pic.twitter.com/7cb3na4rnj
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) February 16, 2018
And then there was Watson’s pictures from the event:
Had an awesome time at the @NBAAllStar #RufflesCelebGame tonight! It’s not bad being on the winning team either! #TeamClippers 75-66 ?? pic.twitter.com/7qaU9P3Qbo
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) February 17, 2018
Funny, Bubba didn’t post this on his own social-media feed:
Meanwhile, in between all his Hollywood engagements, Bubba was playing in a golf tournament. After opening with a 68-70 to put himself in contention, the 39-year-old posted a weekend 65-69 to claim his 10th career PGA Tour title, helped in part with this beauty of a bunker shot.
“You called it baby, you called it!”#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/BqfujkUT0q
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 18, 2018
Okay, so in review: 3 TV shows, 1 celebrity hoops game, 1 blocked shot, 1 holed-bunker shot, a 10th tour win. Not a bad little week.