Everyone’s eyes were on The Masters this past weekend, but Texans’ legend JJ Watt had the rare honor of playing the golf course just hours after the final round wrapped up.
Rory McIlroy won the tournament in a playoff, shooting a 1-over 73 before beating Justin Rose with a birdie in a playoff. Rose charged up the leaderboard with a final-round 66, but McIlroy stuck a wedge to about three-feet and made the ensuing birdie putt for the win.
About 16 hours later, Watt took his chances on the course — shooting an impressive number on the notoriously difficult course.
“Watt shot an impressive 103 on the course, tallying a 49 on the front nine and a 54 on the second nine — he took to his account on X formerly known as Twitter, to air his thoughts on the score.
“Extremely pleased with that result,” Watt wrote. “What an unbelievable experience at an unbelievable place. Very grateful.”
Augusta National Round Update:
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 14, 2025
- Played from Member tees
- Sunday pins
- Ball-in-hole
- No gimmes, no free drops, etc
First 9: 49
Second 9: 54
Total: 103
Extremely pleased with that result.
What an unbelievable experience at an unbelievable place. Very grateful.#Masters2025
A day prior, Watt wrote a seemingly ominous prediction for his score — but certainly over delivered.
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“I’m gonna shoot 150 tomorrow. I don’t see any way I’m under that number.” Watt said.
Well, he certainly did. Could you shoot under that number on a course as difficult as Augusta? Could you really?
For reference, Nick Dunlap shot an 18-over 90 at Augusta National on Thursday of this week. Watt’s score was 13 over that mark, but given the talent, resources and practice disparity — you be the judge.