Bubba Watson. Drew Hallowell/Getty ImagesBubba Watson was unable to complete the back nine of Sunday's final round at the Travelers Championship.Watson finished the last five holes with a 6-over score and tied for 19th. This cost him a lot of money.Watson was positive about his round despite his loss.For more stories, visit Insider's homepage.Bubba Watson had a great time at this year's Travelers Championship.Watson had won the tournament three times before the weekend. He was tied for first place on the leaderboard, which made him a strong candidate to win the trophy for the fourth time.Watson was unable to finish the last stretch of holes Sunday.Watson finished the tournament at six-over after playing the first 67 holes 13 strokes below par. He had five bogeys to end the round and one double-bogey.No. 14 and the downward spiral began.He found the water at No. 15 missed a putt at No. 16. He missed a putt at No. 16. Watson was well out of the tournament by the time he reached 18th green.It was disappointing for a player who had demonstrated such mastery over the course throughout the years, both on the weekends and in the past. Watson fell back to 19th place on the leaderboard, earning him $87 690 in winnings.Watson would have been able, had he been able, to play the last five holes at even par or better as he did in the three previous rounds. He would have held a share of lead and made it to the playoff with Harris English, Kramer Hickok.Watson would have placed in the three-person playoff at least third, which would have netted him $510,600. He would have received $806,600 if he was in second place. Watson would have won $806,600 if he had been able win the tournament.Continue the storyWatson was happy to be in a position to play through the last few holes, despite the fact that he lost $400,000 due to his collapse."Gosh, this is the first time I have thrown up on myself." Watson stated after his round that he had made a triple on 16 and lost when I was up by one or more that year." Watson was referring to a similar collapse he suffered back in 2013 at the tournament.He said, "I'm glad I was there," adding that he was grateful for the chance. "You know what, I would love it to do it again next weekend, throw up on my self again. It would be wonderful. It would be great to have the chance and win.Watson will have the opportunity to play again at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, which takes place at the Detroit Golf Club.Insider has the original article.
