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Bubba Watson Undergoes Finger Surgery, Out Up to 8 Weeks

The two-time Masters winner projects up to eight weeks of recovery after a minor finger procedure, targeting a return for LIV's 2026 opener in Riyadh.

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 04: Bubba Watson of the United States plays a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Aug 17, 2025; Indianapolis,IN, United States; Bubba Watson of Rangegoats GC makes a putt on the 11th green during the final round of LIV Golf Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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  • Watson said a lesion on his left ring finger was removed after it caused pain and affected his grip, sharing the update with a photo of his bandaged hand.
  • He withdrew from the International Series Philippines and the Link Hong Kong Open scheduled for this month on the Asian Tour.
  • Doctors advised that the joint-area incision will keep him from playing or practicing for as long as eight weeks while he rehabs his finger.
  • He plans to be ready for the 2026 LIV Golf season with RangeGoats GC, which begins Feb. 5 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • His layoff follows a rebound 2025 campaign on LIV, where he logged four top-10s, including a runner-up in the United Kingdom, to finish 11th in the individual standings.