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Bubba Watson kicks off ad campaign for Children’s Hospital

Posted on October 24, 2019

To support the efforts of Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart to serve children from across the Gulf Coast region, especially kids living in poverty and those most vulnerable, starting…

MetLife MatchUp: Vote for Bubba

Posted on August 9, 2018

The Gulf Coast community rallied behind professional golfer Bubba Watson to help him win the first round of the 2018 MetLife MatchUp, securing a $20,000 donation to The Studer Family Children’s Hospital…

Bubba Watson wins first round of MetLife MatchUp

Posted on July 31, 2018

The Gulf Coast community rallied behind professional golfer Bubba Watson to help him win the first round of the MetLife MatchUp, securing a $20,000 donation to The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at…

Bubba Watson Drive – home to The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart

Posted on January 5, 2018

The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart has a new official address recognizing local professional golfer Bubba Watson – 1 Bubba Watson Drive. In September, Sacred Heart and the Watson family…

Bubba’s Sweet Spot one-year anniversary on Saturday, July 1

Posted on June 29, 2017

Bubba’s Sweet Spot, which opened July 1st of last year, is set to celebrate its one year anniversary this Saturday. To commemorate the occasion, Bubba’s Sweet Spot will be holding a party…

ESPN names Bubba Watson to its World Fame 100 list

Posted on June 12, 2017

Pensacola’s two-time Masters champion and co-owner of the Blue Wahoos, Bubba Watson, has been selected for “The World Fame 100 Issue” of ESPN The Magazine (June 12, 2017). Ben Alamar, ESPN’s director…

Reds GM praises Blue Wahoos

Posted on December 6, 2016

Zach Buchanan, Reds beat reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, is covering the MLB Winter Meetings. He wrote about Blue Wahoos co-owner Bubba Watson’s appearance and the announcement of the ball club winning…

Bubba Watson represents Pensacola at MLB winter meetings

Posted on December 2, 2016

Major League Baseball will hold its winter meetings next week at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Blue Wahoos co-owner Bubba Watson will represent the Pensacola franchise….

Bubba Watson for Mayor garners national attention

Posted on November 23, 2016

The idea of Bubba Watson being Pensacola’s next mayor has caught national attention. Is it possible? Yes. The two-time Masters champion has two well-connected local business partners – Quint Studer and Sandy…

Bubba Watson for Mayor?

Posted on November 22, 2016

Bubba Watson isn’t ready quite yet to quit the PGA Tour, but the two-time Masters champ told the Associated Press that he would consider running for future political office in Pensacola. “I’ve…

Bubba Watson partners with Sandy Sansing in Milton dealership

Posted on October 5, 2016

Sandy Sansing and Bubba Watson today announced their recent acquisition of Lou Sohb’s Milton Chevrolet, now Sandy and Bubba’s Milton Chevrolet. Raised in Bagdad, Bubba has deep roots in Milton, including being…

Studer: Good leaders, like Bubba Watson, are good role models [podcast]

Posted on August 8, 2016

Last month, I had Quint Studer on “Pensacola Speaks,” and we discuss what makes a good leader. We discussed a new study by PsychTests that revealed the personal characteristics that differentiate top-performing…

Bubba Watson and the new hot spot of downtown Pensacola

Posted on July 25, 2016

By Blanton Stagno Coming out of the front door of the Sweet Spot, Bubba Watson was wearing some crazy socks and untied running shoes. You could tell from his appearance that he…

Fans pick logo for Bubba Watson’s candy store

Posted on May 24, 2016

After a three-week voting period, the logo for Bubba’s Sweet Spot has been picked by the Pensacola community. The community was able to cast votes at The Bodacious Family of Shops and…

Pensacola Speaks: Help choose logo for Bubba’s Sweet Spot

Posted on April 26, 2016

Bubba’s Sweet Spot is less than three months from opening, and the people of Pensacola can cast their vote for the candy shop’s logo at The Bodacious Family of Shops or online…

Bubba’s Sweet Spot to open soon

Posted on January 4, 2016

On News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer said that pro golfer Bubba Watson’s candy store, Bubba’s Sweet Spot,” will open in early 2016 in a temporary location. “We are moving up…

PS Podcast: Quint talks about Blue Wahoos and the impact of the team

Posted on April 9, 2015

Yesterday, I had a great conversation with Blue Wahoos co-owner Quint Studer on Pensacola Speaks. We talked about the impact of the team on the city, how his staff mirrors the community,…

Drew Brees challenges Bubba Watson, get out the ice bucket

Posted on August 13, 2014

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was yesterday doused with chilly ice water as part of the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” designed to raise awareness for ALS. Under the challenge, one person…

Bubba Watson at Wahoos game tonight

Posted on August 12, 2014

Master champion and Milton native Bubba Watson will be taking batting practice with the Blue Wahoos today. He will be available for autographs during the third inning at the baseball game.

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