‘He’s a risk-taker’ – Bubba Watson confirmed as latest LIV Golf recruit by CEO Greg Norman

Bubba Watson’s move to LIV Golf has been confirmed.

The two-time Masters winner had been linked with LIV for months, but a knee injury delayed him committing his future to the Saudi-backed league.

Watson is in the final stages of his rehabilitation and on the day of LIV’s third event getting underway in Bedminster, his move was confirmed.

“His game combines the power, innovation and excitement that the LIV Golf brand represents.

“He’s a risk-taker who has cemented his name among the world’s very best and we’re eager for him to come aboard to bring new energy and audiences to this league.”

LIV said that Watson would make his first appearance at an event in Boston at the start of September, but that will be as an off-course captain due to his knee injury.

Watson confirmed he will not be in competitive action until 2023, but is looking forward to “an exciting new concept.”

“In the meantime, I’m working on plans for my team… new name, new logo and more to share when we kick things off next season! It’s gonna be fun and I’m looking forward to being a part of an exciting new concept in professional golf and seeing how it evolves.”

Watson is set to be suspended from the PGA Tour once he makes an appearance at a LIV event, but he had words of thanks for what the tour did for him.

“I couldn’t make this move without acknowledging that I am forever grateful for the opportunities provided to me through the PGA Tour and for the many friendships made along the way,” Watson said.

Watson got as high as No. 2 in the world in 2015, but has struggled for form for some time and is now down at 86 in rankings.

Irrespective of his ranking, he is one of the most recognisable figures in the game – with his big hitting and shot making winning him many fans around the world – and he is a major recruit for LIV.