Bubba (Gerry Lester, Jr) Watson was born on November 5, 1978 in Bagdad, Florida, near Pensacola. He is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. One of the few left-handed golfers on tour, he is a multiple major champion, with victories at the Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014. In February 2015, Watson reached a career-high 2nd place in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Watson is among the longest drivers on the PGA Tour; in 2007 he had an average drive of 315.2 yards (288.2 m) and can hit a ball over 350 yards (320 m), capable of generating a ball speed up to 194 mph (312 km/h). He has finished top of the driving distance statistics five times in his career, during the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, and 2014 seasons.
Masters Tournament Winner 2012, 2014
U.S. Open T5: 2007
The Open Championship T23: 2012
PGA Championship 2nd: 2010
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Comments
60 Minutes Bubba Watson interview
I thought you were extremely brave to let everyone watching know about your fears. I think most people in your position tend to hide their imperfections. No one is perfect so, I applaud your open and honest interview. We (the public) hold our athletes and celebrities to higher standards because, of their unique gift. Often leaving out the human element which of course, is the same for every person. The old saying "he still puts his pants on one leg at a time" comes to mind. We forget that you, too are humans and endure the same trials and tribulations as everyone else. I really like you, Bubba Watson, never thought any other way. You are different and that is a wonderful thing! It is to be embraced not, explained away. Some of the greatest minds and talents in the world were different. That's not because, they are not 'normal." It was because they were "extraordinary!" Bubba Watson you are an "extraordinary man" and that you can not nor should you try to change.
LIV golf
Bubba,
I have always admired you as a golfer, a man, a husband and as a father. However, your latest decision to join the LIV tour leaves me speechless. This group has authorised the death and dismemberment of a human being. Also, their stance on women's rights is repugnant and evil. Please don't say its for the money. How many more millions do you need? I refer you to Greg Norman's comment regarding their actions; "Everybody makes mistakes." Wow!!! God help us all.
Family
Go Bubba!! Your mom’s dad, your grandpa and my grandpa were brothers. My grandpa was Lloyd Rampley. Your’s was Ernie The other brothers were Roy, Galen and Their parents were Louis and Sarah. They are buried in West Point Illinois. They lived in Bowen Illinois.
Just wanted to say Hi!!