The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the only team format tournament on the PGA Tour. Hence there are many reasons to celebrate when the event approaches the calendar, but there are a few concerning thoughts as well. The first one would be to tweak the tournament format, and even players like Bubba Watson feel that a change should come in place. Bubba Watson resonates that the Zurich Classic of New Orleans requires a chance in the playing format. For readers who are unaware, the Zurich Classic conducts Rounds 1 and 3 in a four-ball format, while the second and final rounds will be played in an alternate-shot (foursome) format. This structure has been in place ever since the tournament’s team inception in 2017, but there are a few people calling for a change. Not everyone is a fan of the four-ball format and Zurich Classic teammates Scottie Scheffler and Bubba Watson can be named on that list! Bubba Watson [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-04-23T213523Z_1889496337_MT1USATODAY15952332_RTRMADP_3_PGA-ZURICH-CLASSIC-OF-NEW-ORLEANS-SECOND-ROUND.jpg]Apr 23, 2021; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Bubba Watson putts on the 9th green during the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports BUBBA WATSON AND SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WANT A 72-HOLE ALTERNATE-SHOT FORMAT Following Round 3, a lot of teams were posed with questions about the tournament format at Zurich Classic 2021. The event switches between two different formats through four rounds, and the players are a bit tired of it. When a question was brought up about a possible change to the format, a lot of teams expressed their approval. Bubba Watson [https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.25804.bubba-watson.html] too, sided with the possibility of having a 72-hole alternate-shot format at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. “Yeah, I would love it. That would be awesome. Some people go home after two rounds, and it could be us. But no, that would be a true — I mean, the mental grind, and it would be faster for TV. We all want that.” “But yeah, that would be phenomenal to do that. I’d love to do that. I’d be the first one to sign up,” Watson mentioned. Watson wasn’t alone on this. He got backing from his teammate Scottie Scheffler who briefed on the disadvantages of playing four-ball in a tournament. Scheffler also feels a complete alternate-shot tournament would be more “fun.” Bubba Watson and Scottie Scheffler feel this way because four-ball is more about individual play whereas the alternate-shot urges the teams to work together to get past the challenges. What do you think? Should the Zurich Classic alter its format? Read Also: Zurich Classic 2021: Complete Breakdown of the Prize Money From Winner to Last-Place [https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-zurich-classic-2021-complete-breakdown-of-the-prize-money-from-winner-to-last-place-prize-purse-payout-zurich-classic-of-new-orleans/] 

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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

‘Would Love It’ – Bubba Watson Slams Seal of Approval to New Zurich Classic Format

Bubba Watson and Scottie Scheffler want a 72-hole alternate-shot format