
Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson is an American professional golfer. In 2022, he joined the LIV Golf League as captain of the GC Range Goats. He has won 15 professional events as of March 2025, including the Masters Tournaments in 2012 and 2014, as well as the WGC Events in 2014 and 2018. Born on November 5, 1978, Watson started playing golf at Milton High School in Florida while still a high school student. Following that, he attended Faulkner State Community College before enrolling at the University of Georgia in 2000.
Watson turned professional in 2002 and won his first professional tournament, the Michelob Ultra Orange Park Open, in 2004. After earning his PGA Tour card in 2006, he won his first PGA win in 2010, at the Travelers Championship. From 2006 to 2014, he was ranked first in driving distance statistics five times. In February 2015, he reached his world career-high ranking of No. 2.
Name | Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson Jr. |
Net Worth | Estimated $40 Million |
Age | 46 years old (born November 5, 1978) |
Residence | Pensacola, Florida |
Position | Golfer |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Golf and Endorsements |
Endorsements | Titleist, Ping, Nike, Stance, Linksoul, Richard Mille |
How much is Bubba Watson's Net Worth in 2025?
Bubba Watson's net worth is estimated to be $40 million as of March 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Watson received an incentive package worth $50 million when he joined LIV Golf in 2022.
Bubba Watson's salary
Bubba Watson's total career earnings are $63.85 million as of March 2025. His earnings include $49.28 million from the PGA Tour, $8.47 million from the LIV Golf League, and $6 million from major championships. His highest single-event payout was $1.7 million after his victory in the 2018 World Golf Championship Dell Technologies Match Play. (via Spotrac)
Bubba Watson's endorsements
Bubba Watson has endorsement deals with Richard Mille, Linksoul, Nike, Stance, Ping, and Titleist as of March 2025. (via Bubba Watson's website)
Bubba Watson's charity
Bubba Watson owns a private charitable foundation known as the Bubba Watson Foundation Inc., established in 2014. Initially, it was a public charity, but it later became private. The Foundation's goal, as per its website, is to improve the daily lives of individuals in need, with a focus on supporting and motivating children, young adults, and those connected to the U.S. military. Watson declared in August 2017 that he would be giving $500,000 to the Studer Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart, as per Pensacola News Journal.
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FAQs on Bubba Watson
A. Yes, he has been married to Angie Watson since 2004.
A. As of March 2025, Bubba Watson has won two Masters Tournaments (2012 and 2014).
A. Yes, Bubba Watson joined the LIV Golf League in 2022.
A. Bubba Watson hails from Bagdad, Florida.
A. Bubba Watson has a total of 15 professional wins as of March 2025.