Bubba Watson triumphs at the Masters

Wow, what a Masters Sunday that was.

Bubba Watson in his all white Masters gear (Google Images)

Unfortunately, I missed some of the early action because I was playing in my own golf tournament, but I watched all of the drama unfold on the back nine as well as the captivating playoff between Bubba Watson and Louis Oosthuizen.

Early in the final round, it appeared Oosthuizen, a former British Open champion, was destined for the Green Jacket as he holed out for double eagle on the par-5 second, the first ever deuce on the second at the Masters. This gave him the outright lead, a lead which he held most of the day.

However, Oosthuizen's playing partner, Watson, was determined to make a charge, as he rattled off four birdies down the stretch to snatch a share of the lead. Unlike Oosthuizen, Watson was seeking his first major title.

After both players made par on the 72nd hole, the stage was set for a sudden death playoff.

The action returned to the 18th hole. Both players hit great shots but just missed the putts, extending the duel to a second hole. The contenders were carted to the 10th hole, where all golf enthusiasts were about to witness a historic scene.

Despite hitting his tee shot way right into the tress on the lengthy par-4, Bubba pulled out a wedge from 155 yards away and pictured a high hooking shot onto the green. This is a shot only Bubba could even comprehend pulling off, and he had the benefit of being a lefty. Not only did he execute a miraculous 40-yard hooking shot, but he stuck it to about 10 feet from the cup. Considering the stage, this was the greatest shot I have ever witnessed and ultimately proved to be the difference as he captured the elusive Green Jacket.

If Oosthuizen had won, his double eagle would have been eternally glorified, but rather it was Bubba's high snapping wedge around the trees in the playoff that will forever live in Masters lore.

But perhaps the greatest moment of the day was after Bubba sealed his victory and broke down in tears on the 10th green, surrounded by his friends and family. Not represented in this small gathering was his wife and newborn child. A newborn and a Masters title, not a bad Easter Sunday.

During the Green Jacket presentation and his interview with legendary CBS broadcaster Jim Nance, Bubba was once again choked up. The quote of the year was when he tried to speak but simply said, "I never made it this far in my dreams." As an aspiring professional golfer, that quote resonated strongly with me.

What a moment. What a Sunday. What a Masters.