Masters win catapults Watson to fourth in the world

Bubba Watson moved all the way from 16th to a career-high fourth in the world rankings thanks to his play-off victory over Louis Oosthuizen in The Masters.

Masters win catapults Watson to fourth in the world
Mon, 09 Apr, 2012 - 12:18

Bubba Watson moved all the way from 16th to a career-high fourth in the world rankings thanks to his play-off victory over Louis Oosthuizen in The Masters.

Irish golfer Rory McIlroy maintained his position in second despite a disappointing performance in the tournament.

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