RIP, El-Tee. We'll link-up again at the giant A Camp in the Sky.
The pic shows Bubba Watson; BG Steven Duff, CDR USASFC; and Gerry Watson on 18 Aug 2010.
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Bubba Watson's Father Succumbs To Cancer
PNJ, 15 Oct 2010
Bubba Watson always credited his father, Gerry, for giving him the support and determination to become successful in professional golf.
The Milton High graduate was thankful his father was able to see him reach one of the sport's highest stages, playing in the Ryder Cup two weeks ago. He also watched with pride June 27 when Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn. for his first PGA Tour victory.
Gerry Watson, 64, died Thursday, following a lengthy bout with cancer. Bubba Watson has received condolences from across the golf world after posting the sad news on his Twitter account.
"My dad got to see me win and play for USA in the Ryder Cup," Bubba Watson wrote in his Twitter account. "God's plan is always right! God gave my family my best year and worst year."
Among the PGA Tour players who quickly responded were Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy, part of the European team in the Ryder Cup. Many other PGA Tour players have also responded.
Gerry Watson was a lieutenant in the Green Berets' Special Forces during the Vietnam War.
The two were together in Pensacola on
Aug. 18 when Bubba Watson gave a free clinic at the A.C. Read Golf Course at Pensacola Naval Air Station, as part of the PGA Tour's "Birdies For The Brave" program.
Gerry Watson, who was helped from a golf cart to the practice range area, was honored for his military service with a plaque presented to him by Gen. Steven Duff, commander of U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Bubba Watson has repeatedly told the story of his father providing a cut-down club for him as a toddler and continuing to encourage his son to play golf in the backyard, then later when he continually traveled with him to junior tournaments.
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