2024 was a good year for many golfers and not so good for a few. In the latter category is LIV Golf’s Bubba Watson. Why you may ask? Well, as you may know, he is one of the five golfers who was relegated out of the league after the Chicago showdown. But if the reports are to be believed, he will be asked to join LIV and his team, RangeGoats, back purely because of “business reasons.” His team’s manager says that this bad season is rather just a “slump.”

Before Watson ended up in this slump, he had enjoyed a good career on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Watson turned pro in 2002, and he won 12 times on the PGA Tour, including 2 major championships. Notably, Watson has not won any event on LIV Golf, but his team did win one in 2023 in Singapore. To say that the 45-year-old golfer is not successful would be wrong, given his veteran status. His career spanning over two decades has allowed him to build quite a lot of worth, so let’s dive deep to know how much he is worth in 2024.

How much is Bubba Watson worth in 2024?

Thanks to his glorious career, the 2x major winner is worth nearly $40 million in 2024, as per celebrity net worth. From his time on the PGA Tour, he amassed $48,049,778. He joined LIV in 2022, and reportedly, it was for $50 million. In his almost 2 years with the Saudi-funded league, Watson has earned $7,365,875 ever since. His major earnings come out to be $6,092,773.

Money has always been a topic of discussion for LIV golfers. They have been heavily bashed for the huge payouts they get for a 3-day event. When Watson joined LIV, he sat down with ESPN for an interview and revealed some staggering truths related to how the PGA Tour paid money to the golfers under the table. “It makes me laugh because on the PGA Tour, I got paid behind closed doors to show up at tournaments, many tournaments. And if Bubba Watson’s not the best, that means the best were getting paid better than me and more than me. And so it’s guaranteed money. I miss the cut, but I still make money. I make the cut; I make extra money,” said Watson per ESPN.

Watson’s net worth is inclusive of not only his wins but also contracts and endorsements with big sponsors. He has secured partnerships with the likes of PING, LinkSoul, Richard Mille, Stance Titleist, and even Nike, which adds up to his overall fortune. With PING, Watson has even signed a lifetime contract. The brand’s president was keen on welcoming him to the team: “Bubba’s skill level and creativity on the golf course have defined his career, but his generosity and compassion are what make him a great fit for PING.”

Bubba Watson is not only a good golfer but a good businessman as well. He has shown an entrepreneurial mindset when it comes to investments and finances, which has helped in diversifying his financial portfolio.

A peek into Watson’s entrepreneurial side

In January 2015, Watson became co-owner of a Minor League baseball team, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. This allowed the golfer to make an entry into the world of sports ownership, and it seems that he is doing a pretty great job at it. The team’s owner, Quint Studer, spoke highly of Watson in 2021 when he arranged for everyone to come to watch him play in New Orleans. Studer mentioned, “We are so fortunate to have someone like Bubba Watson as part of our community in general. He is such a community ambassador.” 

Apart from the world of sports, Watson is also keen on real estate. He has bought several high-end properties in his name, including a mansion in Florida, which he sold for $4.2 million in 2016. The golfer has also made a name for himself in philanthropy as he and his family donate to various charities across the globe.

Watson’s prowess on the golf course and astute business skills are proof of his charismatic personality. Such an outtake of life deserves nothing but respect, and Bubba Watson receives it from both fans and rivals alike.