Photos: 'Small town guy' Bubba Watson wins second Masters

Bubba Watson turned in another masterpiece and joined an elite group as the 17th player to win multiple Masters.

FP Sports|Apr 14, 2014, 12:19:22 IST

[caption id="attachment_1478943" align="aligncenter" width="940"] One of golf's most exciting players squeezed most of the drama out of the Masters on Sunday. Come the back nine, Bubba displayed nerves of steel to win his second Masters golf tournament. REUTERS[/caption][caption id="attachment_1478945" align="aligncenter" width="940"] U.S. golfer Bubba Watson tees off on the seventh hole during the final round. REUTERS[/caption][caption id="attachment_1478947" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Watson kept his poise during an early burst of birdies from 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, turned the tournament in his favor with consecutive two-shot swings to close out the front nine, and coasted to a 3-under 69 to win the Masters by three shots over Spieth and Jonas Blixt of Sweden. REUTERS[/caption][caption id="attachment_1478949" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Watson's only nervous moment was a drive so mammoth around the corner on the 13th hole that it clipped a few trees and still went some 360 yards. REUTERS[/caption][caption id="attachment_1478951" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Bubba Watson (R) is congratulated on his victory by compatriot Spieth after the final round. REUTERS[/caption][caption id="attachment_1478961" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Bubba Watson carries his son Caleb and slaps hands with patrons after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. REUTERS[/caption][caption id="attachment_1478963" align="aligncenter" width="940"] U.S. golfer Bubba Watson (R) celebrates with his wife Angie as their son Caleb looks on. REUTERS[/caption][caption id="attachment_1478967" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Defending Masters' champion Adam Scott, of Australia, congratulates Bubba Watson. AP Photo[/caption]

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