Who Is Mark Hubbard? Personal Life, Career, & More About ‘Nick Faldo’s Favorite PGA Golfer’ Explored

Mark Hubbard is the talk of the golf town, and rightfully so. Currently placed at T1 alongside Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele as the second round of the PGA Championship progresses, the 34-year-old’s life and iconic sense of humor distinguish him from the lot.

Career-wise, Hubbard has gone through a lot of ups and downs since turning pro in 2012. However, his destiny seems to be looking up exactly 12 years later, in 2024. The 34-year-old has time and again demonstrated that he has the winner’s charm, coming eerily close to victory at the 2019 Houston Open, where he finished T2. While it remains to be seen whether Hubbard will make the second major of the season his first victory or not, his stark start demands extrapolation into his life! So who really is Mark Hubbard?

Diving deeper into Mark Hubbard’s life filled with struggles

Mark Hubbard takes pride in famously calling himself Nick Faldo’s favorite PGA pro, a title that beams through his bios on all his social media platforms. Additionally, the polished golfer also famously refers to himself as the “Short Putter Guy,” a title endowed upon him for his unique putting style.

Ever since turning pro in 2012, the PGA Tour professional has been in and out of competition, forced to transition between the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour. After several missed cuts and falling down the rank lists during his first couple of seasons, things started to look up for the Colorado native in the 2019-2020 season when he finished in the top 10 a total of three times! Ever since Hubbard has not looked back, and it seems his perseverance is finally paying off.

Hailing as a San Jose State University Spartan, the 34-year-old seems to be particularly fond of good beer, dogs, expensive watches, and of course, lots of travel and partying with those he loves dearly. Hubbard also has a special liking for the NBA’s Lakers-Warriors games and is often spotted catching a glimpse of the action in person. From his Instagram, his love for long-lost legend Kobe Bryant shines brightly.

Family-wise, the American professional golfer is married to Meghan (McCurley) Hubbard, who seems to have been a part of the star pro’s life for over a decade now. The duo welcomed their first child in spring 2021, who is estimated to be 3 years old now. He also shares a deep connection with his mother and younger sibling, who often appear on his Instagram.

Currently, apart from remaining optimistic in his professional golf endeavors, Hubbard also collaborates and advocates for MGM Resorts, which is a unique chain of 28 resorts offering endless entertainment; LOCALiQ Sports, which helps professional sports events and athlete brands gain recognition online and achieve extraordinary marketing results; Hubs Peanuts, which seems to be his family’s company that aims to perfect their craft of cooking the top 1% of VA peanuts since 1954, TRUE linkswear, a golf shoes brand; a incentAdvise Inc, which specializes in tax-reducing strategies; Range Sports Golf, and even USA Today Sports!

But as Mark Hubbard continues to ace in all aspects of his life, who is the one person keeping him at the top of his game at the PGA Championship?

Who is Hubbard’s bagman at the PGA Championship?

Mark Hubbard, who is currently leading the field at Valhalla Golf Club, is being accompanied by  Matt Picanso. Carrying Hubbard’s bag, Picanso is himself an ace top-level golfer of the mini-tour.  “Matt has won something like 50 or more mini-tour event,” wrote Monday Q Info on X.

But if Matt Picanso had such a glorious career, why did he switch to the realm of caddying? The short answer to this mystery is the luxury of spending more time with his family than he would get from such a role, considering his wife just delivered a baby. Thus, the mini-tour legend decided to stop playing, retired, and became a part of the pro golfer’s team.

A few weeks back the team-up also caught the golf world’s attention when Hubbard’s caddie adorned the pro’s life mantra to support Mental Health Awareness Month at the CJ Cup Bryon Nelson. Picanso’s bib stated, “Take a nap,” to convey his employer’s mantra to beat the stress and nurture his mental health.

It seems the duo complements one another like yin and yang. Their togetherness has given an unprecedented boost to Hubard’s game this season. Stay tuned to EssentiallySports for regular updates about the 2024 PGA Championship as the excitement unfolds at Valhalla!