Up and Down, Bubba Watson
Up and Down, Bubba Watson
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Up and Down
Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life

Author: Bubba Watson, Don Yaeger

Narrator: Webb Wilder

Unabridged: 6 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 11/02/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Includes an audiobook-exclusive conversation between Bubba Watson and Don Yaeger!He was a small-town boy who burst onto the international golf scene with a dramatic hook shot from deep in the woods to win the Masters— before the game he loved almost killed him. Opening up about the toll that chasing and achieving his dream of being a champion golfer took on his mental health, Bubba Watson shares his powerful story of the breaking point that gave him clarity.Bubba Watson is known as the big-hitting left-handed golfer who plays with the pink driver—the small-town kid who grew up as a child golf prodigy before going on to win two Masters Tournaments, competing in the Olympics, and rising to be the number two golfer in the world.But every dream comes with a price. Feeling that he was never good enough, Bubba began to let the constant criticism from fans and commentators haunt his thoughts. Success in the game he loved was killing him.In Up and Down, Bubba opens up about his debilitating anxiety attacks, the death of his father and namesake, adopting his children, and how reaching a breaking point professionally and personally drew him closer to his family and God.Golf is what Bubba Watson does, but it is not who he is. Through his story, you'll learn how Bubba:Overcame his anxiety and feelings of inadequacyFound his true identity not in the standards of the world, but in the God who already knows he is enoughLearned to trust God with his gifts, family, and biggest dreamsBecame the husband, father, friend, and mentor he was called to beLife, like golf, is filled with ups and downs. Up and Down is the inspiring story of an imperfect man striving to become the best person he can be—wherever the course may take him.Bring the story to life with photos available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Bubba Watson

Growing up in the small-town of Bagdad outside of Pensacola, Florida, Bubba Watson dreamed of being a champion golfer, and he has more than fulfilled that dream with twelve wins on the PGA Tour, including two Masters. A man of faith, he loves spending time with his wife, Angie, their two children, Caleb and Dakota, and his friends. Bubba is also a big supporter of his hometown, where he is part owner of the AA Pensacola Blue Wahoos baseball team, a car dealership, a candy store, and a driving range. But his family’s support of the Studer Family Children’s Hospital and the opportunity to help improve the community provides him the greatest satisfaction.

About Don Yaeger

Don Yaeger is an 11-time New York Times Best-selling author, longtime Associate Editor at Sports Illustrated and today is one of the most in-demand public speakers on the corporate circuit. He delivers an average of 70 speeches a year to an average annual audience of 100,000. He lives in Tallahassee, FL, with his wife and two children. He is the host of the highly-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast and offers training courses developed from his years of research into high performance habits. www.donyaeger.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Blake on July 28, 2022

Updated post-LIV: I was a Bubba fan before. I am a Bubba fan. I will continue to be a Bubba fan, especially knowing that what he pursues outside of golf is not to make a buck but to make a difference. I appreciated his vulnerability in relating his struggles. I liked the behind-the-scenes glimpses o......more

Goodreads review by Todd on January 01, 2022

Interesting account of Bubba's life. He seems like a pretty normal guy and has grown up a lot since his early days on tour where he was often considered a self-centered jerk. As part of his growing maturity he explains how he discovered what he was doing wrong and sought help in how to make things r......more

Goodreads review by Cole on February 15, 2022

Enjoyed this personal account of Bubba’s life and career. All the memorable golf moments from his perspective = rad. What did I learn? - The human heart struggles to handle fame. - There is value in having plain fun. - Trying to please everyone is a lose-lose.......more

Goodreads review by Dakota on August 06, 2022

Kinda boring for me😴......more

Goodreads review by Derek on January 12, 2022

Easy and light read on Bubba Watsons life and golf career......more