Bubba Watson is a professional golfer with multiple majors’ champion and is a leading player on the PGA Tour. He is well known as he is the winner of the 2012 Masters tournament.
Not only in 2012, but he was the winner of the same title recently in 2014 also. Bubba was born in 1978, and his father’s name is Gerry Lester Waston. He stands tall at the height of six feet and two inches.
From his childhood days, he started playing golf when his age was six. His family didn’t have any background in the sports, but he was so determined to play golf at any cost. He was a local sports star and started playing for Faulkner State Community College and the University of Georgia where he studied.
In 2001 he joined Nationwide Tour and In 2006 he got the chance to accede to the PGA tour. He got his fame mostly after scoring his first victory in 2010 at Travelers Championship.
In Bagdad, Florida he grew up, and his interest in sports was so evident during his childhood days. For him playing sports was his passion and thriving on that was his dream.
During his early days on Nationwide Tour, it had been tough for him to make much. But he didn’t lose his hope and dedication and because of his continued hard work, he started gaining momentum. As a result of it in 2004, he finished the season with two second-place.
In 2005 he played in 25 different events, and he was able to make five Top 10 and nine Top 25 appearances.
Slowly he started to gain most of his name and fame when he took $1 million home in PGA winnings. He dedicates most of his victory to his father. But unfortunately, his father was suffering from cancer during those days.
When we were selected to play in the prestigious Ryder Cup in 2010 October, he lost his father. It was such a terrible loss for him. The year was one of the best year and the worst year at the same time for him.
He continued to play after such a loss and won more championship in 2011. Having remarkable victory at the Masters Tournament in April he continued to impress all of his viewers and fans.
Apart from local fans he also has fans like golfer Tiger Woods and football player Tim Tebow. He was one of the player winning second masters in only three years.
This achievement has been accomplished by three golfers like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Jack Nicklaus. Because of his talent and success, he has estimated net worth of $20 million. He has also reached third place in Official World Golf Ranking.
Talking about his personal life, after dating for long years he married his girlfriend, Angie. They have a very intimate relationship with each other and love each other very much. He regards his wife as the light of his life. It is said that they met when they were at the University of Georgia.
Angie is also a sportsperson. She is a former professional Basketball player. Because of their relationship, it is said that there is less chance of them getting a divorce.
Although, they don’t have their biological children. They are people of modern thoughts, so they adopted a son named Caleb in March 2012. He is a keen lover of the watch.
Other information about Watson can be found on the wiki as well as on other social networking sites. He is active on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. There are photos all over the internet of him riding hovercraft which can be downloaded.