Bubba Watson the Businessman: From Candy Shop to Driving Range, a Look at His Investment Portfolio

Bubba Watson is probably one of the most famous professional golfers of all time. The left-handed golfer’s swing is eye candy. The 43-YO is famous for his beautiful long drives magical shot shapings. Notably, this golfing legend is a two-time major championship winner and has two green jackets.

Apart from golf, Bubba is a fine businessman and has a wide variety of investments.

Investments of Bubba Watson

Bubba is arguably one of the finest players on the professional golf circuit. He accumulated 12 PGA Tour victories under his cap after turning professional in 2002. Watson played his last PGA Tour event back in August 2021. He played in the Northern Trust at Liberty National Golf Club but unfortunately missed the cut.

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Off the greens, like other golf professionals, Bubba also has investments in a variety of businesses. He owns a candy shop named Bubba’s Sweet Spot, a car dealership namely Sandy & Bubba’s Milton Chevrolet, and an apartment complex that he himself got built and sold. All of these businesses are based in his hometown, Pensacola. Bubba also owns a driving range of his own with the name Pensacola Golf Center.

Moreover, he owns an ownership stake in the local Double-A minor league baseball team, Blue Wahoos. Watson’s most recent investment includes a stake in Linksoul, a lifestyle clothing maker founded by John Ashworth. Bubba recently spoke about the new investment and said, “The mission … and the money they’ve been able to raise for charity … it’s a special thing to be a part of,” Watson told Fortune in the wake of his investment. “This is what drew me to it. I’m all about my heart and where my heart leads me.”

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Bubba Watson signed a lifetime deal with the big golf equipment maker Ping back in 2020. Additionally, Watson also has endorsements with Richard Milne and a recent deal with cbdMD as well as with Oakley. If all of that is not enough already, Bubba is also the brand face for Titleist and EA Sports. No doubt, Bubba has a good financial portfolio and takes a keen interest in investing.

Watson has come a long way after his first major win

Bubba won his first major championship in the year 2012. He won the Masters Tournament in an epic playoff between Louis Oosthuizen and himself. Both finished with a score of 10 under par but Bubba emerged as the winner in the playoff, winning his first green jacket. This performance, and many more, have given Bubba enough fame and fortune in his glorious career.

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