Bubba Watson's actions at Indonesian Masters speak volumes
LIV Golf star Bubba Watson made one of two aces in the third round of the Indonesian Masters, and then did the most incredible thing.
LIV Golf star Bubba Watson made a stunning hole-in-one in the third round of the Indonesian Masters and then made the most incredible gesture for charity.
Watson, 45, made his hole-in-one on the the 11th hole and then Phacara Khongwatmai performed the same feat in the group behind 10 minutes later.
The aces resulted in the donation of two houses to Indonesian families in need through the Habitat Humanity Indonesia charity.
But after the round, Watson confirmed he would match the charitable organisation by donating a third house.
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The Indonesian Masters is an International Series event on the Asian Tour.
The hole-in-one marked the sixth of Watson's career.
Watson used a pitching wedge on the 154-yard hole.
"The game of golf has helped tremendously around the world," said two-time Masters champion Watson.
"For all the charity things that golf has brought to the table, it's very special to be a part of that.
“It's an honour and I heard there was another hole-in-one right behind me, so somebody needs to match that so there'll be a couple families that will be helped out.
"So it's an amazing thing that golf could can do that for somebody, and be able to help people."
Watch Bubba's ace here:
The hole-in-one also helped Watson shoot a flawless round of 7-under 65 as he vaulted up into solo third on the leaderboard.
Watson is seven shots off the pace heading into the final round, however, as Canada's R.T. Lee has surged to the front on 21-under par.
The RangeGoats GC captain was relegated from LIV Golf in 2024 but there is hope he will be invited back for 2025.
Khongwatmai said: "I feel very lucky for me to make a hole in one, and it’s double lucky because a family gets to benefit from my good fortunate."
Watch his ace here:
Abraham Tulung, General Manager of Resource Development from Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, said: “Habitat for Humanity Indonesia would like express our deepest gratitude to Bubba Watson and Phachara Khongwatmai for their incredible hole-in-one at the BNI Indonesian Masters 2024.
“This remarkable achievement is more than just a golfing milestone; it's a powerful blessing that will directly impact the lives of a low-income family in Indonesia. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the BNI Indonesian Masters 2024 for their unwavering support. This partnership will help us build a brighter future for the families we serve.”
Surprisingly it is not the first time that two players have made holes in one on the same hole on the same round on the Asian Tour – it has happened on three different occasions previously.
In the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open in 2015, France’s Gregory Bourdy and Australian Jake Higginbottom, six groups ahead, both aced the par-three 15th at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
In the third round of 2018 Fiji International at Natadola Bay Golf Course, Thailand’s Thitiphun Chuayprakong and Kieran Muir from New Zealand both aced the par-three second. Thitiphun was two groups ahead. And in the second round of the 2019 New Zealand Open at Millbrook, Thailand’s Poom Saksansin and Damien Jordan from Australia aced the second.
Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, founded in 1997, works to improve lives by providing safe, affordable housing and support services for low-income families across the country.
By offering housing loans, building disaster-resistant homes, and providing community training on disaster risk management, the organisation helps families achieve stability and economic security.
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