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Published Feb 20, 2019

Bubba Watson: Golf Star and Humble Champion with Lewis Howes

Join PGA Tour champion Bubba Watson as he reveals his transformative journey from a win-focused athlete to a family-centric role model, embracing adoption, community service, and personal growth, inspired by lifelong values of truth and love.
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  • Mindset Shift

    Bubba Watson's approach to golf has evolved significantly over the years, shifting from a focus on winning to valuing personal growth and enjoyment. He explains that early in his career, he was caught up in the pressure to win, but now he appreciates the journey and the joy of playing the sport 1. Bubba compares receiving his PGA Tour card to getting a driver's license, emphasizing the fulfillment of achieving a lifelong dream 2. He reflects on how modern training techniques might have accelerated his success, but he values his unique path and mental resilience 3.

    I can play my best golf or I can have the best attitude. I can do everything. But what if it's a rookie, right? What if you're a rookie and you have your best rounds ever? So you beat me. I did nothing wrong. But you just had your best tournament ever.

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    This mindset has allowed him to focus on personal satisfaction rather than external validation.

       

    Priorities in Life

    For Bubba Watson, success is not defined by trophies but by personal milestones like being a good husband and father. He emphasizes that his primary goal is to be a "Hall of Fame husband and dad," valuing family over professional achievements 4. Bubba's perspective on life shifted significantly after facing family health challenges, leading him to prioritize what truly matters beyond the golf course 5.

    I'd rather be known as a Hall of Fame husband and a Hall of Fame dad than a Hall of Fame golfer.

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    This outlook has freed him to enjoy his career without the burden of external expectations.

       

    Pursuing the Dream

    Bubba Watson's journey to becoming a professional golfer is marked by self-taught skills and a relentless pursuit of his dreams. He recounts how his father, despite not being a professional coach, instilled in him the basics of golf, which laid the foundation for his career 6. Achieving his goal of ten PGA Tour wins was a significant milestone, but it was the journey and the personal growth along the way that mattered most to him 7.

    I mean, a guy named Bubba from Baghdad, Florida. No lessons. I mean, you're talking about Lefty, right? That it can't be done. And then now sitting with you, two Masters, twelve wins. It's crazy.

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    His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and passion in achieving one's dreams.

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