Rob Carr(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Bubba Watson feels at home at Riviera, a disposition that has paid dividends in three victories at the Los Angeles course. What promotes this state of mind, you ask? Certainly the track's length plays into Bubba's power game, or that it calls for creative shotmaking, another Watson forte. But if you ask the man himself, another facet is fueling his success at the Genesis Open.
Acting.
“These are my people here, I love Hollywood. I've always wanted to be an actor,” Watson said. “I can't remember lines, though, so I wouldn't be very good at it, but I could look cool running down the street.”
You're forgiven for thinking Watson is being facetious, having some fun with the press. Except the two-time Masters winner is not joking, owning a genuine affection for the craft.
In his past few trips to Los Angeles, Watson has spent time with various actors and producers, taking in as much as possible about the industry. This inc..
