Bubba Watson
Driving distance specialist Bubba Watson has many unique attributes, such as being one of the few left-handed golfers on tour and being able to hit a ball with a speed of up to 194 mph and for over 350 yards.
The 2014 Masters champion who plays for LIV Golf is a social media star in his own right, with 1.8M followers on Twitter, 943k on Instagram, and 518K fans on Facebook.
Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson is one of the most renowned golfers in recent times, partly due to his dominance on the course that has seen him hold the title of World No.1 for over 130 weeks.
The star is married to the equally famous Paulina Gretzky and boasts 1.2M followers on Instagram, 878K on Twitter, and 312K on Facebook.
Justin Thomas
Two-time PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas is among the best players in golf, and like his colleagues on this list, the star enjoys some fan love on the internet.
Thomas has 1.4M followers on Instagram, with his Twitter account amassing 646K fans.
Phil Mickelson
Although Mickelson has yet to experience the success and popularity levels of his golfing nemesis Tiger Woods, he is a golf legend in his own right.
The 45-time PGA TOUR winner never seems to lose his magic touch on the course and has accrued 1.2M followers on Instagram, 818K on Twitter, and 81K on Facebook.
Brooks Koepka
It would be unfair to complete this list without mentioning Brooks Koepka. The two-time U.S. Open winner has performed well in his career, scooping four major trophies and being the World No.1 for 47 weeks total.
On social media, Koepka has 1 million followers on his Instagram page, 549K on Twitter, and 107K on Facebook.
Parting Shot
We cannot challenge the importance of social media in this generation, with young adults creating lucrative careers online and earning millions in the process.
Star golfers also benefit significantly from a substantial internet presence, as they connect with fans in real time and effectively endorse various brands. Every win brings new attention to a golfer, and we await to see the 2023 winners that could rise on social media.