Mayfair in for Bubba at Torrey Pines

Mayfair in for Bubba at Torrey Pines

Published Jan. 24, 2013 12:00 a.m. ET

Masters champion Bubba Watson has withdrawn from the Farmers Insurance Open because of an illness.

Watson is a past champion at Torrey Pines, winning two years ago with a birdie putt on the final hole.

He tweeted Thursday: ''Pulling out of tourney this morning, don't have energy for golf. Feel the same as Maui.''

Watson had a stomach illness at Kapalua during the Tournament of Champions, where he tied for fourth.

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Watson was to play with Phil Mickelson and defending champion Brandt Snedeker. He was replaced in the field by Billy Mayfair.

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