As much as we think professional athletes live for their sport, they have a life besides it. In fact, it is absolutely necessary to keep interested in a host of activities to prevent getting bored by a single one. Bubba Watson recently revealed his interests besides the obvious one, golf. Watson is a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour and also has two Masters wins to his name. Recently, he appeared on the Rick and Bubba show ahead of the release of his book [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58583426-up-and-down], ‘Up and Down: Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life.’ Bubba Watson [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-27T192319Z_1830166538_MT1USATODAY16322645_RTRMADP_3_PGA-TRAVELERS-CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL-ROUND.jpg]Jun 27, 2021; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Bubba Watson plays his shot on the third hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports WHAT BUBBA WATSON LOVES BESIDES GOLF When talking of his interests other than his sport, Bubba Bussey asked Watson: “What is your favourite thing to do other than playing golf?” Watch This Story- Fans Dress Up as Simone Biles, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Other Star Athletes for Halloween [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-olympics-news-fans-dress-up-as-simone-biles-usain-bolt-michael-phelps-and-other-star-athletes-for-halloween/] The 42-year-old replied, “Oh man! Well, I’ve got a lot of things. But, the thing that I live for, I just love going to NBA games and sitting on the courtside and talking to the other athletes. I love shooting the breeze, I love pulling for them, I love telling them I’m praying for them. Because, you know, their life is, they’re more on TV than we are, right?” “If you’re up on the lead, you’re on TV. But you’re on sports center non stop in certain athletes, and especially NBA players, because it’s easier to see the highlights. It’s easy to get the highlights because of the camera angle. So, you know, I love going to the NBA games and meeting with those boys and talking to them and interacting with them in a positive way,” he added. Moreover, he said, “Now with my kids, my kids love fishing. So, behind my house, we have dolphins show up behind my house. And so now, going out and just fishing in the boat. It’s like you’re away from the phone, you’re at peace with the world. It’s just you and your family on the boat. That’s been fun over the last year and year and a half, especially during the pandemic.” Well, now we know exactly where he will be spotted once he retires from his golf career. What do you think of his hobbies? Read More- ‘Can’t Wait to Repay You’ – Justin Thomas Hosts Michael Visacki at Michael Jordan’s Golf Course [https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-cant-wait-to-repay-you-justin-thomas-hosts-michael-visacki-at-michael-jordans-golf-course/] 

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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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