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With Augusta National already a happy hunting ground for left-handers thanks to Mike Weir (2003) and Phil Mickelson (three wins between 2004 and 2010) Watson became Masters champion himself in 2012 – and then did it again two years later.

The big-hitter’s first success will long be remembered for his play-off recovery from the trees against Louis Oosthuizen, while the second came by a three-stroke margin over Jordan Spieth and Jonas Blixt. Later in 2014 he captured a first World Golf Championship in China, holing out for eagle from sand at the last to tie Tim Clark and then making a 20-foot putt for victory.

It was the seventh of his 12 successes on the PGA Tour, all bar one since he lost a three-hole play-off to Martin Kaymer for the 2010 PGA Championship and three this season following a fall from second in the world to 117th – the WGC-Dell Match Play in March and also the Genesis Open and recent Travelers Championship, both for the third time in his career. The three-time Ryder Cup player served as a vice-captain to Davis Love two years ago after failing to earn a place, but looks a certainty for a return this September.