Left-handed golfer and multiple major champion Bubba Watson Jr. recently went through a knee issue, which later turned out to be a torn meniscus. Not long after he discovered this, Bubba tweeted that he’ll be out for 4-6 weeks.
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However, a new tweet by him states the well-being and successful procedure of Bubba’s knee.
Bubba said that everything went well, and he is now resting. He also mentioned watching the US Women’s Open while he rests.
Made it through! Docs said everything went well. Just resting now and watching the @uswomensopen !! #USWomensOpen pic.twitter.com/GtjX1ldAEn
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) June 2, 2022
The golf community reacted with lots of love and good wishes for him to recover well. Twitter was taken by a wave of relief after the golfer announced his successful surgery.
So glad your going to be better and the operation went https://t.co/uQOkhHp3m1 have many more good years ahead of you.Take care champ.
— conrad walters (@conradwalters7) June 2, 2022
Hi bubba hope you get well soon you should check out https://t.co/yYvmxxG4MR for some great cold packs. I’d be glad to send some to help along. Big fan!
— Matt Trent (@The_Real_Trent) June 2, 2022
Thanks for sharing Bubba. You will be back on the golf course before long! There’s nothing wrong with taking a little time off, and I’m sure you’re being well taken care of😀 Glad the surgery went well too👏
— Keith Gilbert (@KeithGi06560056) June 2, 2022
Get well soon, Bubba. Watching Golf without you in the field is boring. I will miss the pink driver shaft….
— Dr. Prof. Michael Ponchos PLD (Harvard), MBA, LLM (@Mikeponcho4) June 2, 2022
You are a fab role model for the game of golf with your great support for both Mens+Womens golf Bubba. You are inspirational for what you do outside the game of golf with your charitable work.The 🌎 is a better place because of people like you Bubba.Wishing you a speedy recovery!
— Brian Kiely #WeCanBeZero#BeAHero (@BrianKiely2) June 2, 2022
Had same surgery. Little swelling. Rehab, day by day, as highly trained athlete you will recover quickly. How did you tear the meniscus?
— Danny McIntosh (@dannymcintosh) June 3, 2022
🙏🏻’s for quick recovery! Been there, same knee. Followed U & HV3 at the Zurich. Ping 4 life! Go Wahoo’s!!!
— Parrothead Golfer (@MerrillWhittak8) June 2, 2022
Bubba Watson announced his surgery earlier on Twitter
The pro golfer also announced his surgery through a video he shared for his fans on Twitter. He mentioned that he needed to go through a meniscus preservation surgery to get his knee fixed.
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The 43-year-old knew that the problem was serious and also mentioned that he was going to be on crutches for eight to 12 weeks. He also appealed to his fans to wish him luck for the procedure and his recovery.
USA Today via Reuters
Apr 22, 2021; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Bubba Watson hits a shot from the 10th tee fairway during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
He said “Hey guys, Bubba Watson here, having surgery this week, meniscus preservation surgery. We’re going to save as much of the meniscus as possible so I can continue to play for the rest of my life. Play the game of golf that I love, but I’ll give you updates throughout the time. Be on crutches for about eight or 12 weeks. Wish me luck. You’re welcome..”
Bubba Watson likes to keep his fans updated
Bubba Watson promised to keep his fans updated about everything throughout in the video. And as promised, he kept posting updates about his surgery and what the doctors told him.
USA Today via Reuters
Apr 23, 2021; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Bubba Watson putts on the 9th green during the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
In another tweet before his surgery, Bubba posted a video and wrote, “Whelp! Looks like my knee will keep me out longer than hoped. Having my meniscus repaired tomorrow and should be swinging a club again by fall. It’s the best long-term solution so I can keep playing for years to come. I appreciate any prayers y’all wanna send my way!”
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Bubba Watson is now resting and recovering, watching the US Women’s Open. Like all his fans, we wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action on the course very soon.
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