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2014 Masters Golf Champ Bubba Watson Uses Twitter to Spread Love of Jesus

Watson is an outspoken Christian golfer and he uses his Twitter account—along with his platform as one of the PGA Tour's magnetic personalities—to share about his faith in Christ.

Bubba WatsonBubba Watson won his second Masters in three years, firing a 3-under-par on Sunday to finish 8-under-par and three strokes ahead of the field. Below is an article from a 2012 BGEA interview, shortly before he won the Masters on an incredible 155-yard wedge shot from the woods. (Photo via Telegraph UK)

There's something different about Bubba Watson.

And he doesn't care if you know it.

The winner of the 2012 Masters golf championship realizes he's not like most famous athletes.

In fact, he welcomes it.

"People always ask 'Why is Bubba different?'" said Watson during a phone interview from Scottsdale, Arizona. "They're just trying to figure it out."

Watson's identity is not wrapped up in his freakishly long drives from his lanky 6-foot-3, 180-pound left-handed swing—he leads the Tour with a 315-yard average.

Rather, take one look at his Twitter profile and you may figure out what's different about Watson.

@bubbawatson: Christian. Husband. Daddy. Pro Golfer.

And pay close attention to the order.

Watson is an outspoken Christian golfer and he uses his Twitter account—along with his platform as one of the PGA Tour's magnetic personalities—to share about his faith in Christ.

"For me, it's just showing the Light," the 33-year-old said. "There's people who want to put down Christians. I try to tell them Jesus loves you. It's just a way to be strong in my faith."

In April of 2011, just before teeing off on the final round of the Masters, Watson took advantage of his social media platform to Tweet out two Bible verses on Sunday morning.

He followed that up talking about his faith, his relationship with God, Tweeting out more verses and the impact of Christian artists on his iPod.

Some started complaining about his 140-character witnessing tactics, but Watson's response was simple: Feel free to unfollow, but the talk about God wasn't going away.

Some 100 people quit following him and in true Bubba style, he reached out and wished them well with goodbye notes.

This past month more Christian haters have tried to derail Watson's testimony—or as he mildly puts it, "write bad stuff."

But Watson doesn't take offense, even when it's the sole intent.

When someone tells him "Your God Tweets are lame," Watson responds with, "I will pray for u and ur family."

Among the 39,000-plus messages he's sent into the Twittersphere, he's sure to spread the Gospel message: God made everything & saved us from our sins & gives us hope and gives us eternal life! #Godisgood

Sometimes he'll Tweet out some of his favorite verses: "Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?"

Or he'll use his PGA platform—like the day after taking the lead with a headline-grabbing 10-under-par 62 at last month's Cadillac Championship—to bring God into the mainstream conversation.

Watson's Tweet before his third round: The most important thing in my life? Answer after I golf 18 holes with @JustinRose99. #Godisgood
Later that day: Most important things in my life- 1. God 2. Wife 3. Family 4. Helping others 5. Golf

"Lecrae said it the best," Watson said of the Christian rapper he listens to on his iPod. "He doesn't want to be a celebrity. He doesn't want to be a superstar. He just wants to be the middle man for you to see God through him."

As golf's official major season bloomed this week, and Watson winning a major for the first time—only his fourth PGA Tour career victory—Watson seemed like a long shot. His best finish at Augusta National has been a tie for 20th in 2008.

Bubba WatsonBut winning is no longer everything for Watson. There was a time in his life where drives slicing into the thick, 5-inch stuff or birdie putts rimming out would get the best of him and his blood pressure. (Photo via CBS)

Watson will tell you, Angry Bubba was not a good look. Unbecoming, for sure.

"I was so wrapped up in 'Why am I not winning?'" Watson said. "It created frustrations in my head and in my life."

Things got so heated on the golf course, Ted Scott, his caddie since 2006, finally gave him an ultimatum.

"My caddie finally stepped up and said, 'You're going to have to change, or I'm going to quit,'" Watson said.

Watson's temper-laced decorum was replaced with what some call "Bubba Golf," which stresses golf mechanics less and puts a heavy focus on just playing golf and having fun on the course.

And it's working.

Watson won the Travelers Championship in June of 2010, the Farmers Insurance Open in January of 2011 and the Zurich Classic a few months later.
Last month, Watson led the Cadillac Championship after 54 holes before fading in the final round, missing a 9-foot putt by inches on the final hole that would have forced a playoff.

Old Bubba may have let that one fester for weeks. New Bubba brushed it off with a satisfied smile and slight head-tilt.

Watson credits three strong Believers—Scott, along with his trainer Adam Fisher ("Fish") and Watson's wife Angie—as the difference in his attitude.

"I've really got a good team around me trying to help me succeed," said Watson, who has long supported many charities, including the upcoming Bubba's Bash and the infamous "Golf Boys" video project. "Not just in golf, but off the golf course, to be a light for Jesus."

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