Summary
Bubba Watson is a professional golfer who has won four PGA Tour Championships. He has also won two Masters championships (2012 & 2014), one Players Championship, and two Ryder Cup tournaments. Bubba Watson’s net worth is estimated at $40 million as of writing this article. Here we have Bubba Watson’s net worth details, salary, earnings, and wife.
About Bubba Watson
Bubba Watson is a professional golfer. He was born on November 5, 1978, in Bagdad, Florida. He attended the University of Georgia where he played for their golf team from 1999 to 2001.
Watson has won two Masters Tournaments (2012 and 2014), one US Open Championship (2012), and one PGA Championship (2014). His earnings totaled $38 million since 2012 according to Forbes magazine’s list of highest-paid athletes in 2019 with $15 million coming from endorsements alone.
Early Life
He is an American professional golfer who has won 18 tournaments on the PGA Tour and four events on the European Tour.
Watson has two siblings: a brother named Brandon and a sister named Brittany. His parents are David Watson and Paula Smith (née McRoy). He attended Tallahassee Community College from 1997-1998 before transferring to Division I Auburn University where he played for one season before turning pro in 2002 at age 24.
Bubba Watson’s Net Worth and Earnings
Bubba Watson’s net worth is $40 million in 2023. Bubba Watson is one of the most successful golfers in history, with over $35 million in career earnings and an estimated net worth of $40 million.
He has won two Masters Tournament ( 2012 & 2014), as well as two PGA Championship titles ( 2011 & 2012). He also won the British Open in 2014 and has been named PGA Tour Player of the Year four times (2011-2014).
Earnings
Bubba Watson, who is popularly known as Bubba, is a professional golfer from the United States. He has earned his net worth through his professional career in golf and endorsements. His Career Earnings is $48,039,687. His early average salary is $2,669,432.
Endorsement
Watson earns $3-$5 million from endorsements and others. Over the years, Bubba Watson has endorsed numerous brands across various industries. His most notable endorsement deals include partnerships with Ping Golf clubs, Oakley sunglasses, Richard Mille watches, and Mercedes-Benz cars.
For many companies seeking a spokesperson or ambassador for their brand, Bubba Watson is a Jordan ambassador and wears the Jordan brand, including his shoes.
Personal Details
Full Name | Gerry Lester Watson Jr. |
Nick Name | Bubba |
Born | November 5, 1978 |
Birthplace | Bagdad, Florida |
Nationality | USA |
Age | 44 |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 13 st) |
Current Tour | LIV Golf |
Major Title | 18
Masters (2012, 2014) |
Net Worth | $40 million |
Highest Ranking | 2 (February 22, 2015) |
Relationship Status | Married |
Girl Friend | Angie Watson |
Wife
- Wife Name: Angie Watson
- Married: September 2004
How They Met: Watson and his wife met at the 2002 Ryder Cup, where she was working as a volunteer. They began dating and were engaged by 2003; they were married in September 2004.
Watson has two children with his wife, a son named Caleb Michael and a daughter named Charlotte Elizabeth.
Age
Watson is 44 years old at the time of this writing.
Height
Watson’s height is 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m).
Career Stats
Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
Masters Tournament | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 13 | ||
PGA Championship | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10 | ||
U.S. Open | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7 | |||
The Open Championship | 1 | 11 | 6 | |||||
Totals | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 56 | 36 |
FAQs
How much is Bubba Watson’s net worth?
Watson has an estimated net worth of $40 million, as of 2023.
How tall is Watson?
He stands at 6 feet 2 inches tall (1.88 meters).
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