To get ready for this week's tournament, Bubba Watson simply has to walk out his front door.

Watson moved his family a month ago into a home built at The Greenbrier, the resort in West Virginia that has hosted royalty and U.S. presidents - and now has its resident Bubba.

"It's nice sleeping in your own bed," Watson said.

He'll tee it up in the Greenbrier Classic starting today on the par-70 Old White TPC.

Watson first learned about the stately resort from 2011 tournament winner Scott Stallings, who extolled its warm, relaxed setting. Watson played in the tournament for the first time last year.

Shortly after, Watson joined the resort's staff of professional golfers and broke ground on the new house.

"We looked at what West Virginia has to offer," he said. "You have a family atmosphere, many things to do besides golf. The mountains are nice views. So when you add that all up, it becomes an easy place to decide to move to."

When asked if he's now a West Virginian, Watson replied, "I'm not sure. But I like it so far. So hopefully, everybody else likes me."

- Associated Press