Bubba Watson Gift

Caddy For A Cure, Inc., the program that offers a chance to caddie for a day for the world’s best golfers, is proud to announce the recent donation commitment from PGA TOUR player and 2010 Travelers Championship winner, Bubba Watson. Watson, largely known for being one of the longest ball strikers on the TOUR, is also one of the most generous and definitely a man of his word. Prevailing in a 2-hole play-off against 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, Corey Pavin and 5-time PGA TOUR winner, Scott Verplank, Watson posted his first PGA TOUR victory. But rather than having someone go inside the ropes for the day as his caddie during his official practice or Pro am round, Watson put his own spin on participating by making a commitment to donate to Caddy For A Cure upon a win. 

When Watson won on Sunday, he not only showed his will to win, he showed his integrity and heart. Watson, a devout Christian, praised the Lord, hugged his wife Angie and cried for his cancer-stricken father. Then, when asked what it meant to him to have his first TOUR win, he responded, "It's, well, overwhelming." He said his accomplishments on the golf course help him with charitable work off it. "I will always continue to be charitable...in fact I don't like people caddying for me, but I told Russ at Caddy For a Cure, that if I ever won on TOUR, I would announce on national television that I am donating $50,000 to CFAC.” And now, over a year after Watson made this pledge to Holden, he has honored his word.

Russ Holden, Caddy For A Cure Founder, CEO and former PGA TOUR caddie commented, "Our program offers golf fans opportunities with the best players in the world and Bubba definitely fits into that group. Although someone didn’t get the opportunity to spend a day with Bubba inside the ropes as a caddie, everyone can get a feel for what a great guy he is, not only as a golfer, but through his integrity and commitment to help others.” Holden continued, “The timing of Bubba’s donation is perfect for supporting research into Fanconi anemia and its high connection with cancer, particularly given the issues Bubba’s family is facing with his father. Advances have been made in developing therapeutics for treating Fanconi anemia that show significant hope for potentially preventing cancer. We are truly grateful for the help from all players in supporting our cause, but Bubba Watson has taught us all a lesson in gratitude.”

Caddy For A Cure offers its caddie experiences from its website, www.caddyforacure.com, with auctions for each player. 100% of auction proceeds go to charity and caddie participation is fully tax deductible as allowed by law. The benefitting charities include the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, United States wounded warriors, the PGA TOUR Caddie Benevolent Fund and multiple charities selected by the PGA TOUR players and tournaments.

NATALIE GULBIS ON BOARD

We are as excited as anything to announce the addition of the LPGA TOUR to the Caddy For A Cure program. It is a true testimony to the game of golf and these great superstars of sport that they continue to donate their time, efforts, and hearts to many far less fortunate.

Kicking off the LPGA experiences will be world famous golfer Natalie Gulbis at the Wegman's LPGA Championship in Rochester, NY, in June.

Stay tuned for more details!

My Masters Experience

In 2004, we started 4-shots back of Phil and Chris DiMarco, who were playing behind us. We were in the 2nd to last group on Sunday, with Ernie and KJ playing in front of us. It had been a long week and I was as nervous as ever, especially when BL fatted his first wedge into #1 leaving us an impossible up and down. When I saw the shot we had, I was hopeful we could make bogey and move on to #2. He holed it for a 3 and we were euphoric. Another incredible chip at #2 which almost went in for an eagle and a tap-in birdie got us thinking ... hmmmm. This is cool.

On #7 I looked up and saw "Langer" leading the golf tournament when Phil and Chris made rubbish of #4 and #5. LEADING the MASTERS on SUNDAY! A quick bogey there held us back but we went to #10 tee tied for the lead and hooked a great driver down the hill into a perfect area. As we walked off the tee, I will never forget telling him how grateful I was for this chance, the chance to play the back nine at Augusta on a Sunday afternoon with a chance to win the Masters.

He looked up as we walked past Butler cabin and said "a 33 on this side and we will be having a nice meeting in there in 2 hours time." I was chilled when I remembered my caddie number that week and I showed him my number ... it seemed that something good as about to happen.

Made it through Amen corner with nothing really bad happening but a 3-putt for par on #13. KJ had holed out his second on #11 and we thought it was Ernie. BL was not a scoreboard reader and firmly told me that he did not want to know anything what was going on but I was welcome to watch the boards if I wanted to. When we got to #15 he asked me what the deal was and who was where. I told him Ernie was one ahead of us and Phil was tied at the moment and playing #13. He proceeded to bail out right into the trees trying to sling a patented hook that spun like crazy right up against a pine. Quickly, we both were flustered and he slashed at it only moving it a few feet leaving 220 yards at the top of the hill. The three iron that touched the green briefly, then rolled into the water sealed our fate for a third green jacket but gave me a memory of Augusta I will never forget.

It's Masters Week

It's Masters week and the golf world is watching that pristine piece of land in Augusta for sure. Caddy For A Cure is preparing for the Verizon Heritage next week with players Camilo Villegas, Boo Weekley, and Brian Gay

Here is a great video from the great guys at BunkerShot.com:

Click HERE!

Davis Love Sky Radio Interview