Bubba Watson won for the third time this season at the Travelers Championship. We take a look at his strokes gained stats to see what gave him the edge.
Shot making as a measurable edge
Watson's game has always been about curving the ball rather than repeating a neutral shape. Statistically that shows up as high variance with a very high ceiling.
On courses that ask for creativity, the ceiling wins tournaments.
Course fit matters more than form
Multiple wins in a season usually cluster at venues that reward a player's natural shape. TPC River Highlands has long been one of his.
Form gets attention. Fit explains more.
Know your courses
Keep scoring records by venue. Most golfers have two or three courses where they consistently outperform their handicap.
Understanding why is a fast route to playing better everywhere else.