Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Golfer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Bagdad, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Bubba Watson
16/10/2025
Bubba Watson said he expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season after undergoing finger surgery to remove a lesion on his ring finger. The procedure was meant to resolve pain and grip issues, with Watson indicating he aimed to return for the start of the 2026 LIV Golf season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Gerry Lester Watson, Jr. |
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| Nickname | Bubba |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
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| Weight | 82 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Milton High School, Milton, Florida, USA |
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| College/University | University of Georgia, USA, Faulkner State Community College |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | White American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Wife/Spouse | Angie Watson (married September 2004-present) |
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Family
| Father | Gerry Watson |
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| Mother | Molly Marie Watson |
| Sister | Melinda Watson Conner |
Career
| PGA Debut | 2002 |
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| Handedness | Left |
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| Career Turning Point | 27 June 2010, 1st PGA Tour win |
Favourites
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| Favourite Singer | Justin Bieber |
| Favourite Film | The Natural |
| Favourite TV Show | The A-Team |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nicknamed "Bubba" by his father inspired by Bubba Smith. | |
| 2. Went to Milton High School alongside PGA Tour members Boo Weekley and Heath Slocum. | |
| 3. Won his first PGA Tour championship in honor of his parents during his father's battle with cancer. | |
| 4. Adopted Caleb in 2012 and Dakota in 2014. | |
| 5. Member of the Golf Boys boy band with other professional golfers. | |
| 6. Made a cameo appearance in the song "Michael Jackson" by Andy Mineo. | |
| 7. Showcased his Hovercraft Golf Cart with 9.1 million views on YouTube. | |
| 8. Actively involved in donating time and money to charitable organizations. | |
| 9. Acquired Tiger Woods' former mansion in Windermere, Florida. | |
| 10. Bought the General Lee car from "The Dukes of Hazzard" television series. | |
| 11. Recognized as one of the Great Floridians by Governor Rick Scott. | |
| 12. Achieved a career-best second place in the Official World Golf Ranking in February 2015. | |
| 13. Formed the Bubba Watson Foundation in January 2014 to enhance lives of people in need, with emphasis on children, young adults, and U.S. military-associated individuals. |
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