Bubba Watson reveals the text he sent to Rory McIlroy immediately after he won The Masters title and how he responded

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Rory McIlroy joined an exclusive group of players to have won The Masters when he triumphed at Augusta National last month, including Bubba Watson.

Watson himself is among a more exclusive group in that regard, having won The Masters on two occasions.

The American emerged successful at Augusta National in 2012 and 2014, with Scottie Scheffler recently doing the same.

But McIlroy is the current champion of The Masters, with his success helping him complete the career grand slam.

He did, however, fail to continue his momentum into the PGA Championship last week, finishing T47 at Quail Hollow.

What Bubba Watson text Rory McIlroy after he won The Masters

It was a disappointing tournament for the Northern Irishman, although it came not long after he clinched a stunning fifth major win at Augusta.

Watson congratulated McIlroy on his victory, and the LIV Golf star has now shared further insight into their immediate conversation in the aftermath.

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“I sent him a text right away and told him how awesome it was to see,” Watson said on The Pat McAfee Show.

“A very good player and a very talented player. He said I can’t wait to have a locker next to you and then I can’t wait for Tuesday night dinner. That was his response.”

Asked if they judge how bad the dinner is going to be, he noted: “For me I try and eat before! Scottie has the sliders as appetisers and this year he put the french fries on top of the sliders, so I was eating that all up!”

And asked if there’s wine, Watson replied: “There are some guys who drink and some guys don’t. The past champion has to pay for everything.

“So guys are getting bottles of wine and getting him to sign it, so they can take it to their trophy case. So it’s just more money on the bill!”

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It is certainly an interesting insight from Watson, who was, of course, discussing the famous Champions Dinner at Augusta.

It brings together past champions, with Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Nick Faldo among such players.

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But there is unfortunate news for the 2012 and 2014 winner when it comes to the occasion, with Faldo saying Watson served up the worst Champions Dinner he has seen.

Nicklaus enjoyed Scheffler’s Champions Dinner this year, with McIlroy now the man set to be in the spotlight for 2025.

And it may be among his top priorities at Augusta now that he has finally ended his major championship drought.

The Northern Irishman took over 10 years to win at The Masters and complete the career grand slam, and is certain to be freed up for future tournaments at the iconic course.