American golfer Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson Jr. was born on November 5, 1978. He has won a total of 12 PGA Tour events, two major championships, and two Masters Tournament titles (in 2012 and 2014). In the Official World Golf Ranking, Watson achieved a career-high ranking of second in February 2015.
Watson has consistently been among the longest drivers; in 2007, he averaged 315.2 yards per drive, making him one of the few left-handed tour golfers. He is capable of hitting the ball over 350 yards (320 meters) and at speeds of up to 194 mph (312 km/h). In the seasons of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, and 2014, he was placed first in the driving distance statistics.
As he recovered from a torn meniscus, Watson joined LIV Golf as a non-playing team captain for the remainder of the season on July 29, 2022, with plans to play again in 2023. He announced his resignation from the PGA Tour on August 10, 2022.
What are the career earnings of Bubba Watson in 2023?
In 2023, Bubba Watson participated in 7 events and earned $1,579,583 individually and $1,375,000 as part of a team, totaling his earnings at $2,954,583. In Liv Golf, Bubba Watson earned a total of $3,913,333, including $1,788,333 in individual earnings, $2,125,000 in team earnings, and other income.
In the PGA, Watson has amassed a total of $55,373,937 in career earnings, which includes $48,039,687 from official tournaments, $4,169,250 from unofficial tournaments, and $3,000,000 from the Player Index Program.
Bubba Watson finished 40th with a total score of 219 in the Mayakoba tournament in 2023, earning $136,000 individually. In Tucson, he improved and finished in the top 20, finishing tied for 20th place with a score of 210 and earning $180,500 individually.
Watson advanced to the Adelaide tournament and finished tied for 11th place with a score of 204, earning $310,000 individually and an additional $375,000 in team earnings. Similarly, he earned $208,750 individually and $750,000 in team earnings at the Singapore tournament, finishing tied for 23rd with a score of 207.
Watson had a strong performance in the Tulsa tournament, finishing tied for eighth place with a score of 199 and earning $468,333 individually and $125,000 in team earnings. However, he finished 40th with a score of 218 in the DC tournament, earning $140,000 individually and $125,000 in team earnings.
Bubba Watson’s Contracts
Bubba Watson has secured endorsement deals with Oakley Performance Golf Footwear, cbdMD, Ping, Linksoul Apparel, Airweave, and Air Jordans. These partnerships contribute significantly to his earnings, with estimates ranging from $3 million to $5 million annually.
Bubba Watson’s Salary
Bubba Watson’s average annual salary is estimated to be $2.8 million. Based on his total career earnings from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.
Bubba Watson's annual salary is as follows:
2023: $2,954,583 (LIV Golf)
2022: $958,750 (LIV Golf)
2022: $703,148 (PGA Tour)
2021: $4,979,214 (PGA Tour)
2020: $1,921,573 (PGA Tour)
2019: $1,667,014 (PGA Tour)
2018: $5,883,748 (PGA Tour)
2017: $1,363,129 (PGA Tour)
2016: $4,492,842 (PGA Tour)
2015: $7,289,297 (PGA Tour)
2014: $6,549,478 (PGA Tour)
2013: $1,890,526 (PGA Tour)
2012: $5,146,497 (PGA Tour)
2011: $3,663,970 (PGA Tour)
2010: $3,655,665 (PGA Tour)
2009: $1,520,244 (PGA Tour)
2008: $1,533,523 (PGA Tour)
2007: $2,094,807 (PGA Tour)
2006: $1,019,264 (PGA Tour)
2002: Unknown
FAQs
A. Bubba Watson's father, Gerry Sr., gave him the nickname "Bubba" after NFL player Bubba Smith, who got it because his sister couldn't pronounce the word "brother."
A. Yes, Bubba Watson joined the LIV Golf League in 2022.
A. Bubba Watson's net worth is estimated to be $40 million as of March 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
A. Bubba Watson has 12 PGA Tour wins of his total 15 as of March 2025.
A. Yes, Bubba Watson has won two Masters Tournaments, in 2012 and 2014.
