Jump to content
IGNORED

Bubba's Act Still Not Playing Well Overseas


boogielicious
Note: This thread is 3528 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

  • Moderator

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/bubba-watson-2014-british-open

It will be tough for him to overcome this impression.

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

The way things on the course bother Bubba, he seems like Monty with a southern accent. He also seems proud of his ignorance in certain situations. Sometimes it makes me wonder if the folks at UGa cringe when Bubba claims to be a proud alumni. I think most people like to watch Bubba play, and they want to like him, but quite often when he opens his mouth, he makes it impossible.
  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Moderator

This sentence struck me as curious:

"Bubba bogeyed with the locals before he even teed off, admitting that he didn’t know the name of a single member of the Beatles"

You would have to be living under a rock not to know John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

This sentence struck me as curious:

"Bubba bogeyed with the locals before he even teed off, admitting that he didn’t know the name of a single member of the Beatles"

You would have to be living under a rock not to know John, Paul, George and Ringo.

That surprised me too, but then I realized he was probably just trying to be funny and came off as a dick instead. I think that happens to him a lot.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

This sentence struck me as curious: "Bubba bogeyed with the locals before he even teed off, admitting that he didn’t know the name of a single member of the Beatles" You would have to be living under a rock not to know John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Rory couldn't name them all either. He got George Lucas confused with George Harrison.

In my bag:

Driver: Titleist TSi3 | 15º 3-Wood: Ping G410 | 17º 2-Hybrid: Ping G410 | 19º 3-Iron: TaylorMade GAPR Lo |4-PW Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo | 54º SW, 60º LW: Titleist Vokey SM8 | Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas H7

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator

I guess I can forgive them as they didn't grow up during Beatlemania!  But my son and god kids can name them all!

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator
I guess I can forgive them as they didn't grow up during Beatlemania!  But my son and god kids can name them all!

It's cultural history. I guess some people just aren't into that. OT, but I remember during a marketing class I had, the professor started playing the intro to "Pride" by U2, and he asked if anyone knew what it was. Only the two Irish study abroad girls and myself raised our hands. Back on topic, I've never been much of a Bubba fan, myself. He always struck me as a bit of a tool.

Bill

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” - Confucius

My Swing Thread

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

There is a  lot of good in Bubba - charity work, going back to school, tries to be a role model, helps with youth golf, attempts to live his life in a Christian manner - but then Bubba is also an emotional roller coaster at times who lives in a golf bubble most of the time. For the more sophisticated crowd, Bubba comes across as too crass, too down to earth "Southern" man, etc. And did I mention he is an emotional roller coaster?

It's Bubba.

Accept...

Criticism is fine. Bubba forgives.

:-)

And if I had not introduced my sons to the Beatles, they would not even know the boys existed. I mean, it's over 50 years since '62, and 35 years or so since the breakup.

  • Upvote 1

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Quote:
he seems like Monty with a southern accent

I like that.

Right after WW2 my Mom was a UGa sorority girl and she never had much use for the Bubba type.  Pr'ly why she married a Ramblin' wreck.  And Bubba doesn't quite have it together enough to be what Dad used to call a  'jellybean.'  Lotsa talent there, and the usual publicized good works, but, for my taste, a little too much of the spoiled kid who decided negative attention is better than no attention and that smart ass stupid beats, "I don't know, sir," for an answer.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


There is a  lot of good in Bubba - charity work, going back to school, tries to be a role model, helps with youth golf, attempts to live his life in a Christian manner - but then Bubba is also an emotional roller coaster at times who lives in a golf bubble most of the time. For the more sophisticated crowd, Bubba comes across as too crass, too down to earth "Southern" man, etc. And did I mention he is an emotional roller coaster? It's Bubba. Accept... Criticism is fine. Bubba forgives. :-) And if I had not introduced my sons to the Beatles, they would not even know the boys existed. I mean, it's over 50 years since '62, and 35 years or so since the breakup.

When I think about a "down to earth Southern man", I think of a guy like Boo. Sometimes, Bubba comes off as ill mannered and mean spirited. I really don't think sophistication has anything to do with one's nature. I have lived in the south 49 of my 60 years, and I believe, the "Southern man"that Bubba represents is called a redneck.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


When I think about a "down to earth Southern man", I think of a guy like Boo. Sometimes, Bubba comes off as ill mannered and mean spirited. I really don't think sophistication has anything to do with one's nature. I have lived in the south 49 of my 60 years, and I believe, the "Southern man"that Bubba represents is called a redneck.

Agreed. The "too crass" and "overly emotional" are what may represent some of the "redneck" portion of Bubba.

:-)

Oh, well, it's Bubba.

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Lets put it this way, if Bubba wasn't so naturally talented at golf, he would be washing dishes at a Waffle House.

To me he doesn't appreciate or is thankful that he plays golf and makes millions of dollars doing it. After winning a tournament, he thanks the lord. But he doesn't thank the tournament staff, maintenance crews, or any body else.

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha 10.5* 

3WD:  Callaway Big Bertha 15* / X2 Hot H4 Hybrid
Irons:  Callaway Apex 4-PW Project X 5.5 shafts

Wedges: Callaway MackDaddy 2  52/58
Putter: Odyessey Metal X Milled 1

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Ya know, he's right about the number of people on the fairway though. Each one of the games has a scorer, a rules official, a scores board carrier, bunker raker, and then a whole host of mobile cameramen, sound personnel and cocks with mic's. Did anyone see McIlory nearly bean one talking head who was standing in the first cut of rough, thinking he was far enough from the tee from a bomb? If he the ball had hit him and triggered into the shit, I would not have blamed McIlroy for taking a swing at the guy.

Waay too many people inside the ropes.

Taylor Made R11S 9 Degree

Callaway X 3 Wood

Taylor Made 3 & 5 Rescue

Mizuno MP57 5-PW

Titleist Vokey 52, 60

Ping Scottsdale Anser

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Lets put it this way, if Bubba wasn't so naturally talented at golf, he would be washing dishes at a Waffle House.

To me he doesn't appreciate or is thankful that he plays golf and makes millions of dollars doing it. After winning a tournament, he thanks the lord. But he doesn't thank the tournament staff, maintenance crews, or any body else.


Yup. Totally agree.

Here's hoping he never wins again. **** em.

:tmade: R1 Driver
:tmade: Burner 18.5 Wood
:tmade: Rocketballz 19 Rescue

:mizuno: MP-59 4-PW Irons
:cleveland: CG16 52, 56
:cleveland: Classic Mallet Putter

:bridgestone: e5 Ball

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Well, hopefully none of us allow grass to grow under our feet -- and ultimately we see ourselves, learn, make changes, and move forward (personal growth).

Unfortunately, many of us allow that grass to grow ... for various reasons.

Here's to Bubba, and the rest of us ... may we keep moving forward. :beer:

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Bubba Watson can be a baby at times, and he's not on my top-10 list or anything. That bring said, he's still a genuine guy and family man who gives back quite a bit. He just feels more comfortable at certain venues/events, and he lets it known when he doesn't. I'd much rather a guy like him than a guy who just smiles and waves every week. Some of you definitely took it a bit too far. Lol
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I can't expect someone else to find something as important as I do so who cares if he knows the Beatles. Secondly Bubba is allowed to have no patience but it is also why he falters in these tournaments. This lack of patience and internal (see selfishness) focus causes him to lack appreciation of others while "in the moment". He will be an easy target for the European media for a long time.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Even though I think the Beatles suck ass I still know all of them. Anyways, Bubba's a giant douchey baby.

Colin P.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Note: This thread is 3528 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • Wordle 1,004 4/6* 🟦🟦🟦⬛⬛ 🟧⬛🟦⬛🟦 🟧⬛🟧🟧🟧 🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧
    • Day 76 - Pretty sore today, so I opted for putting over my Stack session. Primary focus was on starting line, as my putting has been pretty poor this year. 
    • Been a bit of delay in updates but I needed to come back east as my mom's health has taken a serious turn for the worse. In a 3 day span we learned she had a tumor to she has stage 4 cancer and stopped eating and drinking for the most part. She has had a rough 3 months but certainly didn't think we'd be at the point of setting up hospice for her. My mom was never into any sports really other than following the Red Sox because my dad was a big fan. She always cared about what we were involved in including asking about how golf went.  I have kept up with my 5 minutes of daily practice and will go to the gym here in NH tomorrow morning. Despite the somber nature of this trip my family has commented more than a few times about my weight loss so it's important to me to keep it up. I know my mom always wanted us happy in whatever we did so I'll continue with my fitness journey keeping that in mind. 
    • Day 109- Putting drills on a putting green for 20 minutes. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...