Golf is a sport which athletes from other sports often venture into. Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, and Gareth Bale are notable examples and golf does bring together athletes from different sports. Treating fans to some amazing athlete stories. This time, it was Bubba Watson meeting up with New York Knicks legend John Starks, a run-in no one expected. At a recent New York Knicks game, the PGA Tour icon met Starks, who was back at the court to support his former team. Watson shared their interaction on social media, also hinting at a possible future meeting for the two. WHAT DID JOHN STARKS TELL BUBBA WATSON? After the Knicks [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/new-york-knicks/] and Toronto Raptors game at the Madison Square Garden, Watson ended up posting a selfie with the 56-year-old basketball icon. While they might have spoken about the game, Watson focused on what Starks had to say about his golf skills. “@nyknicks legend #JohnStarks . Says he is a 3 handicap….,” he wrote. “We might have to see if that holds up on the course one day”. Bubba Watson [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-17T231808Z_306275337_MT1USATODAY16270844_RTRMADP_3_PGA-U-S-OPEN-FIRST-ROUND.jpg]Jun 17, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Bubba Watson reacts to his putt on the first green during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports For a non-professional, a handicap of 3 is amazing and with those numbers, Starks is certainly a skilled golfer. Having said that, previous reports claimed that his handicap had risen to 9.8 [http://africanamericangolfersdigest.com/john-starks-foundation-annual-golf-tournament/] after his surgery. Determined to go back to 3, Starks seems to have achieved his goal, as per Watson’s post. Additionally, Starks also hosts an annual golf tournament for the John Starks Foundation. A LOOK AT STARKS’ NBA CAREER Having played 13 NBA seasons, Starks is one of the greatest Knicks in history. He averaged 12.5 points [https://www.espn.in/nba/player/stats/_/id/804/john-starks] in his career, retiring in 2002. Undrafted during the 1988 Draft, he started playing with the Golden State Warriors [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/] a year later. Starks played eight seasons with the Knicks. Towards the tail end of his career, he also played for the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz. Watson, on his end, has last played the Northern Trust last season. While the 12-time PGA Tour winner’s schedule is not confirmed, he did launch a new book UP & DOWN on November 2 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-bubba-watson-shares-exciting-news-with-golf-fans/]. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bubba Watson 2023: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</span></h2>
Bubba Watson (Gerry Lester Watson Jr.) is an unparalleled professional left-handed American golfer. He has scripted a great number of golfing achievements in his career, including two major wins.

In 2022, Watson shocked the golf world by leaving behind the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Here is all you need to know about Watson's rise to fame, his professional achievements, and other accolades!
<h2>Early life and family</h2>
Bubba Watson was born on November 5, 1978, in Bagdad, Florida. However, he currently resides at Pensacola, Florida. He started to play at the age of six. At that tender age, his father gave him a cut-down 9-iron with which he played around the house, striking whiffle balls. His father was his first and the only teacher who taught him the basics. After that, Watson taught himself, thus developing a unique playing style.

He married his wife, Angie, in 2004. The couple adopted two children. They adopted Caleb, a son in 2012, and a daughter, Dakota, in 2014.
<h2>Amateur career</h2>
Watson started to play golf at a very young age and never stopped playing it. After initially dabbling in baseball for a while in his Milton high school, Watson left that sport for golf. He played in his school golf team, and when he went to college in Alabama, Faulkner State Community, he continued playing.

Even when Watson went to study at university (the University of Georgia), his passion for the sport did not subside. He left college a year before he graduated and turned pro in golf in 2002.
<h2>Professional career</h2>
After turning pro, Watson toured from 2001 to 2005 with the Developmental Nationwide Tour. In 2006, as a PGA rookie, Watson led in the driving distance. He averaged around 319.6 yards per drive.

[caption id="attachment_686650" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-686650 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-19T230232Z_452683234_MT1USATODAY16280244_RTRMADP_3_PGA-U-S-OPEN-THIRD-ROUND-2.jpg" alt="Bubba Watson" width="1920" height="1298" /> Jun 19, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Bubba Watson plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

His first-ever victory on the PGA Tour came in June of 2010 at the Travelers Championship. In the following years, Watson went on to win many championships. So far, he has won 12 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major victories. The golfer achieved his career-best second-place rank on the Official World Golf Rankings in February 2015.
<h2>Major wins</h2>
In 2012, he played against Louis Oosthuizen, a South African golfer, and pipped him to the green jacket. Winning in the Master's Tournament in 2012 was not the only achievement. Bubba Watson again flaunted his unique style and talent for golf in 2014. He wore the "Green Jacket" for the second time.

He came close to winning the PGA Championship in 2010, losing the title to Martin Kaymer at Whistling Straits. He then settled for a solo second-place finish.
<h2>US national team appearances</h2>
Bubba Watson has been part of the Ryder Cup squads for the USA four times to date (2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018). He has also been a part of the Presidents Cup squad in 2011 and 2015. Both times, Team US emerged as the winner of the competition.
<h2>Move to LIV Golf</h2>
In 2022, Bubba Watson was one of the biggest names to move to LIV Golf. Per the Telegraph, the 2-time major winner had signed a whopping $50 million contract with the Saudi-backed circuit! However, his knee surgery kept him away from the greens that year.

After joining the LIV league, Watson was also made captain of the RangeGoats GC. It is one of the twelve teams in the league and includes Talor Gooch, Thomas Pieters, and Harold Varner III.
<h2>Net worth and endorsements</h2>
Per GolfSpan, Bubba Watson boasts a net worth of $40 million. According to various sources, he has pocketed a total of $48,049,780 in career earnings, averaging $2,669,432 in prize money per year. However, his jaw-dropping contract with LIV Golf is bound to have significantly boosted his wealth.

[caption id="attachment_1694011" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1694011 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1017336631h-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Golf: LIV Golf - Press conferences Oct 26, 2022 Miami, Florida, USA Bubba Watson during a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz before the LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral. Miami Trump National Doral Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJohnxDavidxMercerx 20221026_jdm_sx1_016[/caption]

Luxury watch brand Richard Mille has partnered up with Watson to promote the brand. The brand has customized Bubba Watson watches: RM 38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor, RM 055, and RM 038 Tourbillon, designed especially for him. Apart from watches, Bubba Watson has been linked with Linksoul and has often worn the brand on the golf course. He has also partnered up with PING and Nike. He has often used PING equipment while playing. Moreover, the golfer has also been seen wearing Nike Jordans on the field.
<table style="height: 383px" width="550">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Full Name</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gerry Lester Watson Jr</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nickname</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Bubba Watson</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">45</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Birth Year</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1978</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Residency</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Pensacola</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Angie (m. 2004)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Children</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Caleb, Dakota</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>College</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Faulkner State Community; University of Georgia</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6'3"</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">180 lbs</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Professional Wins</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">14, Master’s Championships (2012,2014)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Highest Ranking</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Bubba Watson

Bubba Watson 2023: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Bubba Watson (Gerry Lester Watson Jr.) is an unparalleled professional left-handed American golfer. He has scripted a great number of golfing achievements in his career, including two major wins. In 2022, Watson shocked the golf world by leaving behind the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Here is all you need to know about Watson&#8217;s rise to fame, his professional achievements, and other accolades! Early life and family Bubba Watson was born on November 5, 1978, in Bagdad, Florida. However, he currently resides at Pensacola, Florida. He started to play at the age of six. At that tender age, his father gave him a cut-down 9-iron with which he played around the house, striking whiffle balls. His father was his first and the only teacher who taught him the basics. After that, Watson taught himself, thus developing a unique playing style. He married his wife, Angie, in 2004. The couple adopted two children. They adopted Caleb, a son in 2012, and a daughter, Dakota, in 2014. Amateur career Watson started to play golf at a very young age and never stopped playing it. After initially dabbling in baseball for a while in his Milton high school, Watson left that sport for golf. He played in his school golf team, and when he went to college in Alabama, Faulkner State Community, he continued playing. Even when Watson went to study at university (the University of Georgia), his passion for the sport did not subside. He left college a year before he graduated and turned pro in golf in 2002. Professional career After turning pro, Watson toured from 2001 to 2005 with the Developmental Nationwide Tour. In 2006, as a PGA rookie, Watson led in the driving distance. He averaged around 319.6 yards per drive. Jun 19, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Bubba Watson plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports His first-ever victory on the PGA Tour came in June of 2010 at the Travelers Championship. In the following years, Watson went on to win many championships. So far, he has won 12 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major victories. The golfer achieved his career-best second-place rank on the Official World Golf Rankings in February 2015. Major wins In 2012, he played against Louis Oosthuizen, a South African golfer, and pipped him to the green jacket. Winning in the Master&#8217;s Tournament in 2012 was not the only achievement. Bubba Watson again flaunted his unique style and talent for golf in 2014. He wore the &#8220;Green Jacket&#8221; for the second time. He came close to winning the PGA Championship in 2010, losing the title to Martin Kaymer at Whistling Straits. He then settled for a solo second-place finish. US national team appearances Bubba Watson has been part of the Ryder Cup squads for the USA four times to date (2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018). He has also been a part of the Presidents Cup squad in 2011 and 2015. Both times, Team US emerged as the winner of the competition. Move to LIV Golf In 2022, Bubba Watson was one of the biggest names to move to LIV Golf. Per the Telegraph, the 2-time major winner had signed a whopping $50 million contract with the Saudi-backed circuit! However, his knee surgery kept him away from the greens that year. After joining the LIV league, Watson was also made captain of the RangeGoats GC. It is one of the twelve teams in the league and includes Talor Gooch, Thomas Pieters, and Harold Varner III. Net worth and endorsements Per GolfSpan, Bubba Watson boasts a net worth of $40 million. According to various sources, he has pocketed a total of $48,049,780 in career earnings, averaging $2,669,432 in prize money per year. However, his jaw-dropping contract with LIV Golf is bound to have significantly boosted his wealth. Golf: LIV Golf &#8211; Press conferences Oct 26, 2022 Miami, Florida, USA Bubba Watson during a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz before the LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral. Miami Trump National Doral Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJohnxDavidxMercerx 20221026_jdm_sx1_016 Luxury watch brand Richard Mille has partnered up with Watson to promote the brand. The brand has customized Bubba Watson watches: RM 38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor, RM 055, and RM 038 Tourbillon, designed especially for him. Apart from watches, Bubba Watson has been linked with Linksoul and has often worn the brand on the golf course. He has also partnered up with PING and Nike. He has often used PING equipment while playing. Moreover, the golfer has also been seen wearing Nike Jordans on the field.  Full Name Gerry Lester Watson Jr  Nickname Bubba Watson  Age 45  Birth Year 1978  Residency Pensacola  Nationality American  Spouse Angie (m. 2004)  Children Caleb, Dakota  College Faulkner State Community; University of Georgia  Height 6&#8217;3&#8243;  Weight 180 lbs  Professional Wins 14, Master’s Championships (2012,2014)  Highest Ranking 2

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