Aaron Watkins (born July 24, 1982) is an American professional golfer who plays on the Nationwide Tour. Watkins was born in Winter Park, Florida. He played college golf at Kansas State University, before turning professional in 2004. Watkins spent two years playing on the Gateway Tour where he recorded one win. He has since played on the Nationwide Tour in 2007 and 2010–12. His best finish was a playoff loss to Steve Pate at the 2010 Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open. Watkins qualified for the 2012 U. S. Open and finished in a tie for 15th. In 2011 Watkins' wife Jessica gave birth to a daughter, Ady.