5 Reasons Why Spin Control Is So Important

Being able to apply spin to a golf ball can prove to be a real advantage on the golf course and is generally the mark of ultimate control demonstrated by the very best golfers. However, as your game develops this core skill will become increasingly important as the green grabbing benefits of spin allows golfers to attack greens and slash handicaps.

FootJoy claimed the first Major of the year following an action-packed Sunday in Augusta, Georgia last week that saw fellow FJ brand ambassadors Bubba Watson and Louis Oosthuizen go head-to-head over a dramatic back nine laden with twists and turns.

Leaderboard Viral Video Chart: 13 April

Bubba Watson is interviewed by David Letterman following his Masters victory, and we have some classic Disney for you this week. Watch it, and more, as the Leaderboard Viral Video Chart captures some of the best of the web over the past week.

You will read lots about Bubba Watson and how he hasn't had a golf lesson in his life. This however is not strictly true.

The Masters 2012: 5 Things We Learnt From The Masters

Bubba Watson Wins Masters in Play-off

A tearful Bubba Watson edged out Louis Oosthuizen at the second play-off hole to win The Masters as shadows lengthened on the tenth green at Augusta.

Justin Rose has secured his fourth USPGA title in Florida, with a final round 70 which proved just enough to fend off challenges from both Bubba Watson and Rory McIlroy.

Bubba Watson increased his advantage over the field in Saturday's third round of the WGC-Championship, carding a 67 to widen his lead to three strokes.

Florida native Bubba Watson shot a 10-under-par 62 on Friday to take a one shot lead in the second round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral's TPC Blue Monster.

The certainty of the plagued Irish Open, which lost its title sponsorship in November, is being threatened again following the announcement the prize fund is being halved and some of the world’s top golfers are withdrawing.