Bubba Watson latest of PGA pros to donate to Japan

Bubba Watson latest of PGA pros to donate to Japan

Count Bubba Watson among the most recent PGA TOUR players pledging their support to the relief effort for the victims of the deadly earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Watson just finished his final round of 68 at the Transitions Championship. And before he left the Copperhead Course, Watson found a PGA TOUR official and gave him a check for $50,000 made out to the American Red Cross.

Ryuji Imada, who was born in Hiroshima, got the ball rolling this week when he left a handwritten note in every locker saying he was planning on donating $1,000 per birdie at the Transitions Championship to the relief effort. He said he would appreciate his fellow TOUR members joining him in support.

A day later, K.J. Choi, who once played the Japan Tour, pledged $100,000 to the American Red Cross.

Several other players joined Imada in pledging per birdie – including Brandt Snedeker, who has birdied his first two holes Sunday and stands one shot off the lead. He pledged $500 for each one (he currently has made 14) and his sponsor Bridgestone Golf will also make a donation.

Bobby Gates also pledged $250 per birdie and just finished the Transitions Championship with 12.