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Golf

Bubba

Watson

Olympian 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

6'3"

Age

46

Hometown

Bagdad, FL

Education

Milton High School (Milton, Fla.) Faulkner State Community College; University of Georgia '08, Consumer Economics

Quick Facts
  • Son of Gerry and Molly Marie Watson
  • Has one sister, Melinda Watson Conner
  • Married wife Angie, a former basketball player for the University of Georgia and the WNBA, in 2004
  • Adopted son Caleb on March 26, 2012 and adopted daughter Dakota in December 2014
  • Formed the Bubba Watson Foundation in January 2014 with the mission to enhance the everyday lives of people in need and place a particular emphasis on helping and inspiring children, young adults and those associated with the U.S. military
  • Dedicated his 2010 Travelers Championship win to his wife and father, who was battling lung cancer and passed away in October 2010
Career Highlights
  • 2016 Northern Trust Open, 1st
  • 2015 Travelers Championship, 1st
  • 2014 World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions, 1st
  • 2014 Northern Trust Open, 1st
  • 2014 Masters Tournament, 1st
  • 2012 Masters Tournament, 1st
  • 2011 Farmers Insurance Open, 1st
  • 2011 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, 1st
  • 2010 Travelers Championship, 1st
  • Represented the United States on three Ryder Cup teams (2010, 2012, 2014) and two Presidents Cup teams (2011, 2015).
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (Individual - Men)

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