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Bubba Watson ... and the tree

April 4, 2014

Bubba Watson hasn't met an obstacle on the course he can't wedge, slice, or curve his way across.

The 2012 Masters champion meets such an obstacle while filming a commercial for ESPN ahead of next week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters starts April 10.

In the ESPN spot, Watson makes reference to his miracle shot in the second playoff hole to win the tournament. Watson's ball went right of the fairway and landed in the woods. The only things between ball and the green were two trees, a TV camera tower and dozens of spectators. Watson took a wedge and hooked it 40-plus yards.

A shot of legends:

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