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Bubba Watson
Age: 39
2018 PGA Tour highlights: 24 starts, three wins (Genesis Open, WGC-Match Play, Travelers Championship), six top-10s
Ryder Cup experience: 3-8 record in three appearances
Buzz: Watson seemed to be coming around during the playoffs but finished 10-over-par and second-to-last at the Tour Championship. He wasn’t inside the top 40 in any of the big strokes gained categories other than strokes gained off the tee (5th) after the regular season, but he’s been hot at the right times while reaching 12 career victories. He’s missed the cut in the last three majors and has failed to break par in each of those six rounds, including an 8-over 78 in Round 2 of the PGA Championship. His driver won’t be as big of a weapon at Le Golf National, and finding the right pairings to suit his eccentric game will be key for captain Jim Furyk.
