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Golf Is Hard

By: Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston
Narrated by: Ethan Reid, Jess Nesling
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One of golf’s most popular and funny personalities reveals the ups and downs of a life playing the world’s most infuriating sport.

‘Even professional golfers hit bad shots. I guess that’s why it holds people like you and I in its grip. Because no matter how bad a day you’ve had out there, you always come back, don’t you? You always want to be better next time’.

Professional golfer Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston has played in the world’s biggest tournaments, won big money events, sunk monster putts, and been serenaded by fans from Kazakhstan to St Andrews, booming out his familiar nickname: ‘BEEEEEEEEF!’. On the downside, Beef has also duffed it, thinned it and shanked it like every single person who’s ever played the game. Because no matter who you are, golf can make you look like an idiot…

From reflecting on his early years at his local pitch and putt to his stellar career playing against the best of the best on the greatest courses on the planet, Golf is Hard takes you inside the world of professional golf like no book before it, sharing side-splitting and painfully honest stories of life behind the scenes as a tour pro. What is Tiger Woods really like in the locker room? How did it feel to hit one of the worst shots in golf history in front of millions of viewers during The Open? And just how many clubs has Beef broken through fits of rage and frustration during his illustrious career?

This is a book for everyone who has ever loved and loathed the game in equal measure but managed to see the funny side. After all, golf is really hard, so you might as well have a laugh about it along the way.

©2024 Andrew Johnston (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
Comedy & Humour Golf Sports Sports History Sports Writing Funny Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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Honest, witty and brave

Refreshing to hear someone speak so openly and honestly, not just about golf but also mental health.

Great listen for anyone who struggles with a demon or just loves the game of golf

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Just gotta love Beef everything is just real life.

The truth, the reality, everything is just raw and you can relate to every bit of the story. Beef is a legend and he deserves all the luck in the world.

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Golf is hard

A brilliant but brutal down to earth about AJ , his health, family and the game of golf. Not for those with language 'sensitive' ears.

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Getting to know

This is brilliant, a real insight into a golf professionals experience and how tough it is for them. Anyone wishing to go into the sport professionally should listen/read this and do as Beef did and learn from the stars if they can.

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Honest.

Great listen, very amusing throughout. His views are honest and all golfers will relate to them. Great player who shares good insight throughout.

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Good title for the book…

Anyone who has played this game can relate to the title and definitely worth a listen. It gives a good insight into Beefs rise to stardom, from his father and mothers encouragement, his interview at his first golf club in a suit, golf clubs stuffy atmosphere, happily changing now, and the path that he took to becoming a professional. It’s not all plain sailing though, he has had his struggles with injury’s and his mental health.
I enjoyed it, the content was good, as was the narrator and he comes across as a really likeable guy, funny that, who wouldn’t like to play a round with him and have a beer or three after? Some players can cope, others struggle big time, whilst those at the very top have no problem and take it all in their stride.
I would love to see Beef back at the top of his game, it’s good for the sport and for everyone to see such a big character, he has done well since his return and let’s hope it continues, I wish him all the very best with his health, family and game.

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Honesty and truth

It is always good to hear a story from the correct side of the fence. An enjoyable listen and even more enjoyable to hear how he turned it around and met the love of his life who has supported him in his re-introduction into the golfing world. Beef, may God continue to bless you and your family.

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Great insight, real and well read

A great insight into tour life and Beef's life, his ups and downs and life as a pga tour player. Good luck for the future Beef!

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what a guy

great from start to finish a legend and genuine guy.
some great stories and some close to the heart ones too

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Brilliant!!

Loved the insight and honesty, from a genuine gentleman, good luck in the future sir

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