Transcript: Bubba Watson answers questions on Twitter

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Bubba Watson took time before the Wednesday pro-am at The Honda Classic to chat live on Twitter with the PGA TOUR and answer questions from his Twitter and Facebook fans. The transcript below is of the conversation, as it happened live on Twitter.

PGATOUR: Hello and welcome to today's Twitterview with TOUR pro @BubbaWatson, who's joining us from @TheHondaClassic. Bubba are you there?

BubbaWatson: Hey @pgatour! Here @thehondaclassic ready 2 answer some questions! Thx 4 havin me & thx 2 the fans 4 all your ?'s Picture: http://yfrog.com/6zm9mj

PGATOUR: Thanks for joining us today...and great pic! We've got about 18 questions from fans for you to answer. Ready to go?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour lets get started!

PGATOUR: You're playing at @TheHondaClassic for the 1st time. What are you looking forward to most?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour Seeing a new course is always challenging. I'm just trying to play good golf and hopefully come out on top.

PGATOUR: After seeing the PGA National course yesterday for the first time, what did you think?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour Well I only got 2 see 6 holes b/c of the storm. There were 30 mph winds yesterday! But from what I did see it's long & hard

PGATOUR: From @blainephx- As you gain more experience on Tour, do you find it easier to have the focus necessary for each shot?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour @blainephx Yes because each year u get tired of making bad mistakes so you've got 2 focus harder each time you approach a shot

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From Alec on Facebook- do you follow any pre-match rituals or have any superstitions?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Alec on Facebook The only thing I do before every round is give my wife a kiss on the 1st hole before I start play.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson Rob on Facebook asks: your grips are huge, how many wraps of tape do you use? And why do you like them like that?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Rob on Facebook 2 b honest I don't really know PING builds em so I just measure by feel. They've been like that since I was 15

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From Ian on Facebook: What is your go-to shot? What golf shot do you feel the most comfortable over?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Ian on Facebook my go to shot would be a cut.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From Gil on Facebook: Do the quality of the socks worn by PGA Professionals have a relationship to how well they play?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Gil on Facebook- Yes when you have great socks it makes you feel better and play better!

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From Kenny on Facebook- What do you work on for 4-5ft bending putts?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Kenny on Facebook- Speed. Putting is all about speed. I try 2 practice as much as I can so I can get a better feel of the green.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson Duke on Facebook asks: How do u mentally prepare for a tournament and what do u do similarly/differently than other professionals?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Duke on FB I don't really mentally prepare I just try not to get overwhelmed & just try 2 have fun w/ the game....I play my best when I'm having fun.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From Dylan on Facebook- What would be your perfect foursome and where would you play?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Dylan on Facebook- me, my wife, Tiger Woods & Payne Stewart. I would play anywhere that would let us on.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From @Kimpga01- Do you want to go on Ellen's show again? And was the show in one of your top 10 moments?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & @Kimpga01- I would love to go on @TheEllenShow again! I'm not sure I would put it in my top 10 but it was pretty awesome!

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From @LAArquitecto- Do video games like cod2 help you on the PGA TOUR? How and how not?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & @LAArquitecto- No the only time I play video games is when I have free time. I don't play when I'm out at a tournament.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From @jmick414: Is there any significance to the pink shaft on your driver or is it just for fun?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & @jmick414- no significance for the pink shaft it's just for fun.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson What are 3 things you can't live without?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour - my wife, my bible and my cell phone.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson What is one thing people don't know about you?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour- I think everyone knows everything about me. Wait ... I love to blow-dry my hair! Love the hair dryer!

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson You and your wife bought a lake house last year in N. Carolina. Are you a water-skier, wakeboarder, tuber or boat driver? .

BubbaWatson: @pgatour- Boat driver. I drive the boat while my wife does everything else.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From Cody on Facebook- what's been the toughest time in your career?

BubbaWatson: pgatour & Cody on FB- I've never had a tough time in my career. I feel very blessed 2 b playing whether it's on Tour or a mini tour.

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson Steve on Facebook asks: what kind of golf ball do u play & why? How does the right ball help or hurt your game?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Steve on Facebook- I play the pro v 1x because I love the feel. Its really just based on preference.

PGATOUR: One last question since we know you have a Pro-Am tee time to make at @TheHondaClassic...

PGATOUR: @bubbawatson From Jason on Facebook- So far on TOUR, what's your favorite tournament and course?

BubbaWatson: @pgatour & Jason on FB- any golf tourni that I'm in is my fave. Everyone is an honor 2 play in its a blessing 2 play in a tourni every week

BubbaWatson: Thanks again @pgatour and everyone who's been following! Off to the pro-am @TheHondaClassic. ur welcome!

PGATOUR: Thanks @BubbaWatson for joining us live from The Honda ... and thanks to all the fans & followers who watched. Hope you enjoyed!