Sep 24, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Bubba Watson walks off the eleventh tee box during the third round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports - RTSP9ER
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - One way or another, Bubba Watson always wanted to be a part of the United States Ryder Cup team this week and his pleas to be an assistant captain finally met with success on Monday.
Notably overlooked as a wildcard pick by U.S. captain Davis Love III despite being ranked seventh in the world, Watson was officially appointed as one of five vice-captains for the hosts ahead of this week's competition at Hazeltine National.
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