After surviving a two playoff holes against Scott Verplank and Corey Pavin, Bubba Watson broke down in tears in interviews immediately following his first ever tour victory.
2010 Travelers Championship, Round 4: Bubba Watson Gets Emotional First Victory
The three finished 14 under for the tournament. Verplank shot a final round 64, while Pavin and Watson shot on a 66 on Sunday to force the tie. On the first playoff hole, Pavin sent his approach into the bunker while Watson and Verplank birdied, sending them to a second playoff.
On the second playoff, Verplank missed a short par putt. Watson was able to steady himself and sink his to earn the win. Watson had lost his share of the lead after 17 with a double bogey, but birdied on 18 to force the three-way tie.
Justin Rose came into the final day with a three-stroke lead, primed for his second PGA Tour title in a month, but he saw that lead evaporate with three bogeys and a double bogey on his last nine holes of the final round. He posted a 75 on Sunday to tie for ninth place.
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