How Many Millions Is LIV Golf Paying Bubba Watson to Quit the PGA Tour?

Published 07/31/2022, 10:15 AM EDT

Bubba Watson became the latest defector to leave the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf. The golfer had been linked with the lucrative tour for a very long time. However, he only became an official LIV Golf player ahead of the Tour’s third event. Today we take a look at how much the Saudi-backed Golf Tour paid Watson to leave the PGA Tour.

The third event of LIV Golf is underway at the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster. Bubba Watson was only officially announced during the tournament.

The 86th-ranked player in the world hasn’t competed since withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge due to a ruptured meniscus in May. Due to the injury, Watson will make his first appearance as an off-course captain at the LIV Golf Invitational Boston.

How much is Bubba Watson getting paid by LIV Golf?

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After a taste of success during the 2012-2014 period that saw the 43-year-old win two Masters, Bubba Watson had little to no success ever since the Majors. His last PGA Tour win came back in 2018 when he won the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.

However, LIV Golf came to Watson’s rescue and reignited his career. The two-time Major Champion is reportedly earning an amount of about of $50 million. LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman, was very keen to get Watson involved in the lucrative Tour.

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Norman said, “Bubba Watson is a tremendous addition to LIV Golf – another Major champion joining the growing list of stars on our teams. His game combines the power, innovation, and excitement that the LIV Golf brand represents.”

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The 67-year-old Aussie further added, “He’s a risk-taker who has cemented his name among the world’s very best and we’re eager for him to come aboard to bring new energy and audiences to this league.” When the former World No. 2 and Matt Wolff were featured in a promotional film that played during the first event in London, speculation intensified. Ahead of the second LIV Golf tournament in Portland, Wolff later signed to LIV, partnering with his fellow American, Watson.

Bubba Watson is anticipated to delay starting until the next year as he continues to heal from surgery. It is also unknown whose team he will captain. With an opportunity to restart his diminishing career, it will be exciting to see how Watson measures to the new challenges.

Do you think that Bubba Watson will succeed at LIV Golf? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.

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Abdul Bari is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Abdul is currently pursuing his Master’s in the same. With great affection for the world of sports, this avid golf lover turned to the course at a young age.

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Manaal Siddiqui

How Many Millions Is LIV Golf Paying Bubba Watson to Quit the PGA Tour?

How much is Bubba Watson getting paid by LIV Golf?

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