December 2, 2010; Phoenix, Arizona — Coming off his most successful year ever, Bubba Watson signed a multi-year agreement to continue playing PING golf equipment, PING Chairman & CEO John Solheim announced today.
In 2010, the three-time PGA Tour driving distance champion showcased his versatility. He overcame a six-stroke deficit to win the Travelers Championship, forced a playoff in the PGA Championship, and qualified on points to make his first Ryder Cup team. He’s currently No. 27 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
“Everything came together this year,” said Watson. “I won my first Tour event, was close to winning a major, and played in the Ryder Cup, so it feels great. The people over at PING deserve a lot of credit. I’ve always played PING clubs because they feel right and I know they’ll perform, so I can play any shot I want. Their technology is amazing.”
Watson plays a G15® driver, G15 fairway wood, the new S56™ irons and Tour-S™ wedges, and a Redwood® Anser® putter. As part of the new agreement, Watson will wear a PING hat, carry a PING staff bag and play a minimum of 11 PING clubs, including a PING driver and putter. Financial terms and the length of the agreement were not disclosed.
“Bubba’s game is a lot of fun to watch,” said Solheim. “It was exciting to see him win for the first time and then carry that momentum through the rest of the year into the Ryder Cup. With his strong performances all season, especially at the PGA Championship, the golf world was reminded what a tremendous all-around player he is. We’re happy to continue a relationship we’ve had for many years.”
This season, Watson posted his lowest scoring average since joining the PGA Tour, finished second in average driving distance at 309.8 yards, and placed in the top 10 in six key statistical categories. All of which moved him up 70 places in the Official World Golf Ranking from 2009. The 32-year-old Florida native had two second-place finishes and a third among his four top 10s.
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