( CNN ) Double Masters champion , seven-time PGA Tour winner ... and now part-owner of his local Minor League baseball club . Bubba Watson is branching out . After his first Masters victory in 2012 , Watson recalled that his father had always hoped that he would become a baseball player rather than a golfer , and now he has done the next best thing by buying a stake in Florida outfit the Pensacola Blue Wahoos . The Wahoos are based around 20 miles from Bagdad , the small town in which the extrovert golf star grew up . But the 36-year-old -- who last year took batting practice with Wahoos players before their game against the Mobile BayBears -- was quick to stress that majority owners Quint and Rishy Studer would n't be letting him live out his dream of playing for the team . In a Wahoos statement announcing the deal , Watson explained : `` You wo n't see me out there in a uniform . I already asked , and they said I ca n't do that even if I own part of the team . `` Ever since I went to my first Blue Wahoos game , I have been a big fan . I love the atmosphere . It 's such a great place to go with friends and family . `` There 's something special about pulling for the hometown team . It 's great that Quint and Rishy were willing to let me be a part of it , and I look forward to a long and exciting partnership with them . `` I just hope Quint does n't get tired of my crazy ideas , because I have been known to have a few . '' The Studers said they were delighted that Watson had come on board , with Quint Studer adding : `` Rishy , Bubba and I all view the Wahoos as an investment in improving the quality of life for people . `` Together we will continue to create great experiences for all ages , make lifelong memories for our fans , be a super place to work and now , with Bubba 's leadership , we will gain a national and international awareness for the Blue Wahoos and Northwest Florida . '' Watson 's arrival has already made a mark on the Wahoos ' Pensacola Bayfront Stadium -- the bar and restaurant has been renamed Bubba 's Sand Trap in his honour , and peckish fans will be able to enjoy a Bubba Dub Grilled Cheese , a sandwich that also includes hash browns . The stadium 's capacity of a little over 5,000 fans is regularly filled , and earlier this year the arena was ranked 12th in the top 100 U.S. sports venues and experiences by Stadium Journey magazine .
Jack Watson confirms he has bought stake in Pensacola . Wahoos . Club based 20 miles from small Alabama town where golfer grew up . Watson says he wo n't be playing any baseball himself . Stadium 's bar and restaurant renamed in honour of two - time Masters winner .