
BUBBA WATSON takes golf to new heights by strapping himself into a jetpack which he claims has been designed for him to useat the Rio Olympics.
The double Masters champion has moved on from his hoverboard to the futuristic 150,000 flying machine, named the BW Air.
It might take a while before the idea really takes off... but Bubba is certainly excited about it (although there's no footage of him actually flying it).
Watson, 37, is involved with the promotion of the amazing gadget ahead ofnext month's Olympics, where he will playalongside Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed and Matt Kuchar for Team USA.
Bubbasaid: "For the first time in 112 years, golf is part of the Olympics. That's a big deal.
"So what better time to introduce something exciting for the future of our game?
"I've teamed up with Oakley to create a flying, golf cart jetpack."
Thefuturistic machine can fly at an altitude of 3,000ft and reach a top speed of just under 50mph.
Itis poweredby a 200hp engine which drives two fans, allowing the pilotto take off and land vertically.
And he jokingly reckons it will change two of golf's biggest problems: slow play, and "annoying" playing partners.
He said: "Golf is always looking to speed up play and that's what the jetpack's going to do.
"The biggest advantage is the bird's eye view. It's going to give you a perspective that you've been missing. It's almost an unfair advantage.
"This is a game-changer.
"You're riding by yourself. You don't have to ride with that annoying golfer that tells you all about his score."
