Bubba Watson v. Steve Elkington

*Big_M*

Apparently Steve kept walking while Bubba was ready to hit his shot (several times) and midway through the round Bubba called him out and had some heated words for Steve. No handshake on 18th and there was an official who went into the scorers tent with them and they stayed for 10 minutes. On post-game they said there would be more on Golf Central including the supprising manner in which they walked out of the tent.

very interesting...

r7 425

Hey Thanks for the information man. ..this is pretty interesting to see because usually Bubba is very easy to get along with..Elkington kind of comes out as a snob so i could see their two different personalities clashing...Did he just walk as if he was going to hit his next shot leaving bubba on the tee?

*Big_M*

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Originally Posted by r7 425

Hey Thanks for the information man. ..this is pretty interesting to see because usually Bubba is very easy to get along with..Elkington kind of comes out as a snob so i could see their two different personalities clashing...Did he just walk as if he was going to hit his next shot leaving bubba on the tee?

no... apparently it happened a few times as they were hitting approach shots. Bubba would outdrive Steve, and after Steve hit Bubba (who apparently plays pretty quick) would get set to hit and Steve would keep walking up the fairway behind him. At least I think this is what happened. And it sounded like it happened a few times and Bubba finally just unleashed a few harsh words. Will have to remeber to watch golf central to get the whole story.

*larlev*

No he was walking when Bubba was over his ball ready to go.....leave it to Golf Channel to make a big deal about it...

Like Rolfing said...they should have communicated before the round...I have had this happen in our foursome, when one of my buddies out drives us by 40-50 yards. I doubt Elk was intentionally doing it.

*Big_M*

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Originally Posted by larlev

No he was walking when Bubba was over his ball ready to go.....leave it to Golf Channel to make a big deal about it...

Like Rolfing said...they should have communicated before the round...I have had this happen in our foursome, when one of my buddies out drives us by 40-50 yards. I doubt Elk was intentionally doing it.

yeah... I doubt it was intentional too... but it is interesting. I support the making a big deal of it though, it adds a little life to an otherwise bland Friday.

*larlev*

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yeah... I doubt it was intentional too... but it is interesting. I support the making a big deal of it though, it adds a little life to an otherwise bland Friday.

Well I guess......it's just the way the hosts were talking about it that bugs me...."tune into GC at 11:30"....whew let me tivo it...like it's big breaking news or something

*ganjagolfer*

tiger isn't playing this weekend so they are trying to generate headlines

*Craig Mac*

Looks like Bubba had a Tiger moment, here is a link to Watson's apology http://www.pgatour.com/2008/tourname...ogy/index.html

*walk18*

Oh man, and did your hear what he said? "Are you gonna stop walkin'? f**ker? and "He can kiss my ass", etc.. He was pissed! Elkington does seem like a prick, though.