Bubba Watson

He met his future wife, Angela Watson, at Georgia, when both were touring. She played in the women’s basketball team. The duo married in September 2004. They decided to adopt a child after it came to light that Angela couldn’t conceive naturally. They adopted Caleb in March 2012.

Watson is well known for his humanitarian side and is often seen at various charity events. In 2011, he took part in the Long Drive Contest for Charity along with Dustin Johnson and Robert Garrigus. He would stand second with a drive of 370 yards.

He moved to Pensacola in 2015 and immediately became a tangible part of the community. He opened an ice-cream store, purchase a car dealership, and became one of the owners of the local Baseball team. He also is a regular donor to Studer Family Children’s Hospital.

Bubba Watson was born on November 5, 1978 in Bagdad, Florida to Gerry Sr. and Molly Marie Watson. He developed an early interested in golf and soon became passionate about it. His father would encourage him, and Watson spent his childhood practicing his favorite sport every day.

He studied at the Milton High School, where he was part of the school’s golf team. He also studied at the Faulkner State Community College and played golf for them and was a member of junior college All-American.

Later on he transferred to the University of Georgia, who were the defending NCAA champions. He played for the University team and helped them win the Southeastern Conference title in 2000.

In 2001, Bubba Watson decided to turn professional and became a part of the Nationwide Tour. He continued to play with them until 2005. He ranked at 21 in Nationwide Tour’s money list, which made him qualify for the PGA Tour in 2006.

He entered as a rookie for the PGA tour in 2006 and earn over $1 million. His driving distance grew progressively longer, and he clocked his longest drive professionally (442 yards) at the WGC: Bridgestone Invitational.

In 2007, he was seen at the U. S. Open, where he made it to the finals. At the finals in Oakmont Country Club, he started in a leading position but dropped in the later rounds. He was billed at the fifth spot.

His major breakthrough took place in 2010. He won his first PGA tour at Connecticut in June 2010 and dedicated this victory to his father.

In the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in 2010, he came second after Martin Kaymer. Despite playing well, a penalty threw him back in the scorecard.

Bubba Watson first won the Masters Tournament in 2012. The tournament is among the four major championships in Golf. He remained the first left-hander to win the tournament. He would go on to win the title for the second time in 2014.

He was also honored with the Best Male Golfer ESPY Award twice, in 2012 and 2014.