From Bubba Watson’s emotional win at the Masters to Rory McIlroy’s domination at the PGA, a look back at the 2012 major champs.
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Bubba Watson celebrates in his green jacket with Charl Schwartzel during The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images for Golfweek)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Bubba Watson of the United States waves during the green jacket presentation after his one-stroke playoff victory to win the 2012 Masters Tournament during the green jacket presentation at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Bubba Watson of the United States plays at a shot from the rough on second sudden death playoff hole on the 10th during the final round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Webb Simpson of the United States kisses the trophy after his one-stroke victory at the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 16, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Webb Simpson of the United States waves to the gallery on the 18th green after a two-under par 68 during the third round of the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 16, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Webb Simpson of the United States poses his wife Dowd and the trophy after his one-stroke victory at the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 16, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Mike Davis (R) of the USGA grabs a fan who disrupted the trophy presentation as Webb Simpson and Bob Costas look on after the final round of the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 17, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with the Claret Jug after winning the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club on July 22, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 22: New Open Champion Ernie Els of South Africa shakes hands with runner up Adam Scott of Australia after winning the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club on July 22, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 22: New Open Champion Ernie Els of South Africa speaks to the media after winning the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club on July 22, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland sits with the Wanamaker Trophy in a press conference after winning the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)