Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson, an American professional golfer, competes in the LIV Golf League as of March 2025. He began playing golf since his high school days at the Milton High School in Florida. After which, he played college for the Faulkner State Community College and then, in 2000, he transferred to the University of Georgia. He turned professional in 2002 and won his first professional win at the NGA Hooters Tour's Michelob Ultra Orange Park Open in 2004. Moving on, through the Nationwide Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour), he earned his PGA Tour for the 2006 season.
However, Watson had his first PGA win four seasons later, at the 2010 Travelers Championship. He is known for playing left-handed and was ranked first in driving distance stats five times between 2006 and 2014. He eventually joined the LIV Golf League in 2022 as the captain of the GC Range Goats. As of March 2025, he has won 15 professional events, including the 2012 and 2014 Masters Tournaments and the 2014 and 2018 WGC Events. Further, he even achieved his world career-high ranking of No. 2 in February 2015.
What are Bubba Watson's career earnings in 2025?
Bubba Watson's total career earnings are $63.85 million as of March 2025, according to Spotrac. This includes $6 million from major championships, $49.28 million from the PGA Tour, $4.8 million from individual LIV payouts, $2.78 million from team LIV payouts and $895,000 as the LIV team champion bonus.
Further, in the 2025 season and as of March, Watson has earned $1.11 million, most of which, $590,000, was for finishing in 12th place at the LIV Golf Riyadh.
Bubba Watson's LIV Golf Earnings
Watson's LIV Golf earnings year-by-year are as follows, as per Spotrac:
| Year | Individual Payouts | Team Payouts | Individual Champion Bonus | Team Champion Bonus | Cash Total |
| 2023 | $2,155,875 | $2,031,250 | - | $800,000 | $4,987,125 |
| 2024 | $1,783,750 | $500,000 | - | $95,000 | $2,378,750 |
| 2025 | $862,500 | $250,000 | - | - | $1,112,500 |
| Total | $4,802,125 | $2,781,250 | - | $895,000 | $8,478,375 |
Bubba Watson's PGA Earnings
Watson's PGA earnings year-by-year are as follows, as per Spotrac:
| Year | Official Payouts | Unofficial Payouts | Tour Champ. | PIP | Tour Top 10 | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | $1,019,264 | - | - | - | - | $1,019,264 | $1,019,264 |
| 2007 | $1,405,859 | $440,000 | - | - | - | $1,845,859 | $2,865,122 |
| 2008 | $1,435,223 | - | - | - | - | $1,435,223 | $4,300,345 |
| 2009 | $1,300,686 | $90,000 | - | - | - | $1,390,686 | $5,691,031 |
| 2010 | $2,388,998 | $456,667 | - | - | - | $2,845,665 | $8,536,696 |
| 2011 | $3,314,103 | $196,250 | - | - | - | $3,510,353 | $12,047,048 |
| 2012 | $3,001,667 | $501,500 | - | - | - | $3,503,167 | $15,550,215 |
| 2013 | $1,653,299 | $131,250 | - | - | - | $1,784,549 | $17,334,764 |
| 2014 | $4,698,028 | $212,500 | - | - | - | $4,910,528 | $22,245,292 |
| 2015 | $6,739,130 | $412,500 | - | - | - | $7,151,630 | $29,396,923 |
| 2016 | $3,357,807 | $1,000,000 | - | - | - | $4,357,807 | $33,754,729 |
| 2017 | $1,158,629 | $140,000 | - | - | - | $1,298,629 | $35,053,358 |
| 2018 | $5,407,373 | $90,000 | - | - | - | $5,497,373 | $40,550,731 |
| 2019 | $1,304,297 | $109,000 | - | - | - | $1,413,297 | $41,964,028 |
| 2020 | $1,545,973 | $191,250 | $165,000 | - | - | $1,902,223 | $43,866,251 |
| 2021 | $1,752,682 | $105,833 | - | $3,000,000 | - | $4,858,515 | $48,724,766 |
| 2022 | $463,898 | $92,500 | - | - | - | $556,398 | $49,281,164 |
| Total | $41,946,914 | $4,169,250 | $165,000 | $3,000,000 | - | $49,281,164 | - |
Bubba Watson's Major Championship Earnings
Watson's major earnings year-by-year are as follows, as per Spotrac:
| Year | Masters | PGA | US Open | The Open | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
| 2007 | - | - | $248,948 | - | $248,948 | $248,948 |
| 2008 | $14,000 | - | - | - | $98,300 | $347,248 |
| 2009 | - | - | $100,308 | - | $129,558 | $476,806 |
| 2010 | $810,000 | - | - | - | $810,000 | $1,286,806 |
| 2011 | $51,063 | - | $18,620 | $47,134 | $153,617 | $1,440,423 |
| 2012 | $143,286 | - | - | $60,044 | $1,643,330 | $3,083,753 |
| 2013 | - | - | $47,246 | $39,251 | $105,977 | $3,189,730 |
| 2014 | $18,950 | - | - | - | $1,638,950 | $4,828,680 |
| 2015 | $97,667 | - | - | - | $137,667 | $4,966,346 |
| 2016 | $20,000 | - | $27,694 | $37,091 | $135,035 | $5,101,382 |
| 2017 | - | - | - | $64,500 | $64,500 | $5,165,882 |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | $386,375 | $5,552,257 |
| 2019 | - | - | - | $28,317 | $253,717 | $5,805,974 |
| 2020 | $19,350 | - | - | - | $19,350 | $5,825,324 |
| 2021 | $18,600 | - | $75,649 | - | $120,699 | $5,946,023 |
| 2022 | $83,750 | - | - | - | $146,750 | $6,092,773 |
| Total | $1,276,665 | - | $518,465 | $276,338 | $6,092,773 | - |
What are Bubba Watson's career earnings in 2024?
Bubba Watson earned $2.37 million in 2024, as per Spotrac. This includes $1.78 million from individual payouts, $500,000 from team payouts and $95,000 as a team champion bonus. His highest earnings of the season were $528,250, which he received for finishing tied for 32nd at the LIV Golf Miami, and $392,500, which he received for finishing tied for 15th at the LIV Golf Las Vegas.
Watson's earnings tournament by tournament are as follows, as per Spotrac:
| Date | Tournament Name | Place | To Par | Total | Earnings |
| Feb 04, 2024 | Mayakoba | T21 | -2 | 211 | $211,000 |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Las Vegas | T15 | -5 | 205 | $392,500 |
| Mar 03, 2024 | Jeddah | T46 | 1 | 211 | $123,750 |
| Apr 07, 2024 | Miami | T32 | 2 | 218 | $528,250 |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Masters Tournament | CUT | 0 | 154 | - |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Adelaide | T34 | -8 | 208 | $146,250 |
| May 05, 2024 | Singapore | T45 | 2 | 215 | $125,000 |
| Jun 09, 2024 | Houston | 51 | 6 | 222 | $60,000 |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Nashville | T35 | -3 | 210 | $142,800 |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Andalucia | T47 | 13 | 226 | $121,500 |
| Jul 28, 2024 | United Kingdom | T39 | 1 | 214 | $136,500 |
| Aug 18, 2024 | Greenbrier | T28 | -8 | 202 | $170,000 |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Chicago | T42 | 4 | 214 | $126,200 |
When was Bubba Watson's highest prize money in a year?
Bubba Watson’s highest prize money earnings in a year were $7.28 million in the 2015 season. This includes $137,667 from major championships, $412,500 from unofficial events and $6.73 million from official events. However, his highest single-event earnings were $1.7 million at his win at the 2018 World Golf Championship Dell Technologies Match Play.
Also Read: Bubba Watson Net Worth
Bubba Watson's Endorsements
Bubba Watson has endorsement deals with Titleist, Ping, Nike, Stance, Linksoul and Richard Mille, as per his website.
FAQs on Bubba Watson
A. Bubba Watson's father, Gerry Sr., gave him the nickname "Bubba" after NFL player Bubba Smith, who got it because his sister couldn't pronounce the word "brother."
A. Yes, Bubba Watson joined the LIV Golf League in 2022.
A. Bubba Watson's net worth is estimated to be $40 million as of March 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
A. Bubba Watson has 12 PGA Tour wins of his total 15 as of March 2025.
A. Yes, Bubba Watson has won two Masters Tournaments, in 2012 and 2014.
