Name | Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson Jr. |
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Age | 44 |
Residence | Pensacola, Florida |
Position | Golfer |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Golf and Endorsements |
Salary | $50 million |
Endorsements | Oakley Performance Golf Footwear, cbdMD, Ping, Linksoul Apparel, airweave, Air Jordans |
How much is Bubba Watson's Net Worth in 2023?
Bubba Watson is one of the most renowned golfers in the world. Whose actual name is Gerry Watson, hails from Baghdad, Florida to his father Gerry Sr., and mother Molly Marie Watson. Watson first turned professional in 2002 and joined the Nationwide Tour, where he played until 2005. Through his gameplay and hard work, he earned $1,019,264, even though being a rookie, in 2006.
With two major championships, victories at the Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014, and a total of 12 PGA Tour wins Watson reached a career-high 2nd place in the Official World Golf Ranking. Currently, Watson plays in the LIV Golf since 2022.
Bubba Watson's Salary
Bubba Watson is currently playing for LIV Golf for which he is taking a $50 million incentive package. In the start, Watson used to earn roughly $24 million in tournaments. As per various sources, Bubba Watson has earned total career earnings of $48,049,780, averaging $2,669,432 prize money per year.
Bubba Watson's Endorsements
Endorsement deals earn 3 to 5 million USD every year for him. Watson is known for endorsing and working with brands like Oakley Performance Golf Footwear, cbdMD, Ping, Linksoul Apparel, airweave, Air Jordans, etc.
Bubba Watson's House
Bubba Watson is well known for purchasing Tiger Wood'$ Isleworth, Florida mansion for $2.2 million back in March 2013. Later on, he sold the mansion for $4.2 million. He also owns a lake house in North Carolina which he purchased for $1.1 million. Currently, Watson resides in Pensacola, Florida.
Bubba Watson's Cars
Bubba Watson's car collection is one of a kind. He is the proud owner of - “THE GENERAL LEE” – 1969 DODGE CHARGER, Ford F-15 SVT Raptor 4×4 SuperCrew Cab, 2014 C7 Stingray Z51 Coupe, and BW1 Custom Hover Golf Cart.
Bubba Watson's Charity Work
Bubba Watson has his foundation which has a mission to enhance the everyday lives of people in need with a particular emphasis on helping and inspiring children, young adults, and those associated with the U.S. Military. He also has conducted a “Drive to a Million” campaign, which was launched in 2013, and has raised more than $1.3 million, according to PGA Tour Charities.
Bubba Watson's Amateur Career
Watson has been head over heels for golf since a young age. He first began playing for his high school and since then he never stopped playing it. He then went to college in Alabama, Faulkner State Community, and continued playing golf. Watson left college a year before he graduated and turned pro in golf in 2022.
Bubba Watson's Professional Career
Bubba Watson turned pro golfer in the early 2000s. He toured from 2001 to 2005 with the Development Nationwide Tour. Since then Watson has been winning various titles and championships to this day. He played in the Master's Tournament and won two of them. Until now he has won 12 PGA championship titles under his name.
Best Results in Major Championships
S.No | Tournament | Year |
Masters Tournament | Won - 2012, 2014 | |
PGA Championship | 2nd - 2010 | |
3. | US Open | T5 - 2007 |
4. | The Open Championship | T23 2012 |
PGA Tour wins
S.No | Tournament | Year |
---|---|---|
Travelers Championship | 2010 | |
2 | Farmers Insurance Open | 2011 |
3. | Zurich Classic of New Orleans. | 2011 |
4. | Masters Tournament | 2012 |
5. | Northern Trust Open, Masters Tournament | 2014 |
6. | Masters Tournament | 2014 |
7 | World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions | 2015 |
8 | Travelers Championship | 2015 |
9 | Northern Trust Open | 2016 |
10 | Genesis Open | 2018 |
11 | World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play | 2018 |
12 | Travelers Championship | 2018 |
Bubba Watson's Personal Life
Bubba Watson has been married to Angie Watson since 2003. He has two children and is currently residing in Pensacola, Florida. From an early age, Watson was a major golf fan and used to play golf for Faulkner State Community College.