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AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 04: NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin looks on as he caddies for Bubba Watson during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 04: NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin looks on as he caddies for Bubba Watson during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
This week, the biggest golf stars on the planet have gathered at the Augusta National Golf Course for the iconic Masters Tournament. In light of that, NASCAR superstars Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Bubba Wallace have shown their excitement for the Major golf event.
Hamlin and Wallace are known to be friends with two-time Masters champion, Bubba Watson. Wallace showed his support for his namesake, posting a picture where is wearing the ‘green jacket’ awarded to Masters champions.
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Going for green jacket number 3. Oh, that's the other Bubba? Go get 'em @bubbawatson. #themasters pic.twitter.com/nf5rNXTK9G
— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) April 8, 2021
Hamlin, who is also the team co-owner of Wallace’s 23XI Racing, wished Watson good luck for the tournament in the hope that he would clinch his third title in Augusta.
3-time Masters champion has a pretty good ring to it. Good luck to my friend @bubbawatson this week. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/uo0wN7vnsQ
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) April 8, 2021
Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace have a special connection with Bubba Watson
Hamlin and Watson have a long-standing friendship. The two sportsmen have supported each other at events on numerous occasions.
During the 2012 Masters, Hamlin also had the chance to caddie for his friend during a section of the tournament. Watson went on to win the championship that year.
Hey @dennyhamlin can I be apart of the race team?! Congrats to you, MJ and @BubbaWallace!! #Nascar #DreamTeam https://t.co/OVC2Q0AYhX
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 22, 2020
Last year, Watson showed his excitement after Hamlin formed 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan and signed Wallace as the driver. Recently, Watson also posted pictures of the Air Jordans he is wearing for the Masters. Watson had even sent a message of good luck to Wallace and 23XI Racing ahead of this year’s Daytona 500.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 World Wide Technology Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Chase Elliott also expresses excitement for the Masters
Meanwhile, reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott posted pictures of himself teeing off on a golf course, showing his excitement for the big event.
While Watson and his competitors will fight for glory at the Masters all week, Elliott, Hamlin, Wallace, and other NASCAR drivers also return to competition this weekend.
After a break last week due to Easter, the Cup Series races at Martinsville on Saturday night. Hamlin has made a great start so far to the season and is comfortably leading on points.
Elliott is yet to find his peak this year. However, with many road course races still left this season, it will not be a surprise to see him dominate going ahead. Meanwhile, Wallace is still finding his feet at the new NASCAR outfit. However, he has shown improvement in recent weeks.
For now, the NASCAR drivers will focus on the upcoming race and also keep a close eye on the golf Masters.
