Apr 08, 2026
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Bubba Watson jokes that Tiger Woods blocked his number as he shares encouraging words about the golf legend's future.
Bubba Watson jokes about Tiger Woods blocking him while giving him words of encouragement
Bubba isn't worried about Tiger playing golf again.
Bubba Watson offered support to Tiger Woods after his recent coaching and subsequent DUI arrest, but the two-time champion also offered a hilarious look at their friendship.
At a meeting with the media ahead of his 18th Masters appearance, Watson was asked what he would say to Woods if he had the opportunity to speak to him about recent developments off the golf course.
Watson, who has always worn his emotions on his sleeve, opened up with some heartfelt sentiments about Woods and their long-time friendship, but ultimately turned things back into a lighthearted comment, joking that Tiger actually blocked his phone number.
"I don't care about Tigergolf," Watson began."I've always been in his ear. I told him I'd be here for his next major. I was here in '19. I was in the champion's locker and I had a lot of champions come down to congratulate him. It was very emotional.
“I told her from the first day we started hanging out in '06, '07, I'm pulling for her as a man, forget her golf, I could care less about her golf.
"Anyone who is struggling with something, I feel for him because I went through a lot of mental problems. So yes, I always pull for him. I don't have his phone number anymore. He blocks me because I think about him all the time."
Watson's offerings for Woods are similar to what the entire golf world - from players to fans - shared after his accident outside of golf.It's not about seeing Woods hit another competitive golf shot, but about his life outside of the game.
Woods, who recently announced his retirement from golf to seek treatment after his second DUI charge, will not be on the Augusta National course this week for the 90th edition of the Masters.
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Augusta National President Fred Ridley shared a statement in full support of Woods.
"Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his health," Ridley's statement began."Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta."
Tiger Woods turned over his SUV and was charged with two misdemeanors, including DUI with property damage, in a residential area in Florida on March 27. He was previously arrested for driving under the influence in Florida in May 2017.
