Masters champion Bubba Watson has added his name to one of the strongest fields in AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open history and will make his debut in this tournament at Mont Choisy Le Golf from 10-13 December.
The winner of The Masters in 2012 and 2014 and former world No 2 has announced his participation in the 10th edition of this Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournament, and said he is excited to see Mauritius for the first time.
“The reason I added Mauritius to my tournament schedule this year is because it looks like a fun place, and it’s a beautiful island with beautiful beaches and golf courses. I’ve watched it being played on the Golf Channel before, and I wanted to be a part of that. I wanted to go and see one of the wonderful parts of the world. And I also want to lift that big trophy,” said Watson.
The 12-time winner on the PGA Tour said he is looking forward to testing himself against the new generation of stars on both the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour.
“The level of competition is really strong, and I think that’s exciting for the game of golf. These young guys coming up through the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour, they know how to prepare. They know how to practice, how to work out, how to get their bodies ready and be prepared to compete. They’re hungry, they’ve got a lot of energy, and they want to win. That’s what you love to see. The game keeps getting better and better, and these young guys are a big reason why. You look at some of the players competing in these events, and you know there are guys out there who are going to become the next big stars in golf. It’s fun to watch, and it’s exciting to see where the game is headed,” he said.
Watson joins a field already including defending champion Jayden Schaper and his fellow young South African star Casey Jarvis, young American star Michael LaSasso, multiple DP World Tour champions Branden Grace, Thriston Lawrence and Dean Burmester, former champions John Parry and Antoine Rozner, and French star Adrien Saddier.
And he’s equally excited to enjoy everything about a tournament that is known worldwide in the game as “Golf’s Most Beautiful Week”.
“I’d love to get out and do some snorkelling while I’m in Mauritius. I’m not quite man enough for scuba diving. I’d love the idea of it, but snorkelling is more my speed. I love getting to see new places, and when you have water that clear and that beautiful, you want to get out there and see what’s underneath. Seeing the wildlife and the marine life would be pretty special. You don’t get to experience that everywhere you go, so I’d definitely love to take advantage of it while I’m there.”