When Bubba Watson won the Masters in 2012, he made few appearances wearing his iconic green jacket. After winning for the second time earlier this month, Watson promised to make the rounds with one of the most famous trophies in golf, and early on he’s living up to those claims.
Watson returned Thursday to his roots in the Florida panhandle, posing for pictures in his green jacket and meeting with students at an elementary school in Bagdad, Fla., followed by a stop at the high school in nearby Milton, Fla:
First stop on @bubbawatson Green Jacket Tour in his hometown, the Bagdad Village Museum which is a converted church. pic.twitter.com/aqivCbNXg0
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) April 24, 2014
Ping bag, visor and pink driver donated to Bagdad Village Museum by @bubbawatson. Green jacket stays with him. pic.twitter.com/iMwbsU5FlJ
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) April 24, 2014
Kids are waiting to see one of their own Bagdad Bulldogs, @bubbawatson pic.twitter.com/l2CcFfEkwp
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) April 24, 2014
After to talking to the kids at Bagdad Elementary an emotional @bubbawatson donates $15k to school. pic.twitter.com/fAVRS8nY3n
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) April 24, 2014
Then @bubbawatson posed for a class picture with every grade at Bagdad Elementary. pic.twitter.com/ZqjPtkaFzi
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) April 24, 2014
1700 students pack Milton High to say hello to fellow Panther @bubbawatson. He repays them with $35k check & pizza! pic.twitter.com/mxVBG3ljFK
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) April 24, 2014
Next stop Milton High where @bubbawatson chatted with the school golf teams. pic.twitter.com/JhycYUPwZc
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) April 24, 2014
Watson’s victory lap will continue tonight in Pensacola, where he will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.
Watson has not teed it up competitively since his win at Augusta National, and his next start is expected to be at the Players Championship May 8-11.