East Lake, GA … Andrew ‘Beef Johnston’ has only played in three PGA Tour events in the States, and they’re co-sanctioned with his home European Tour, yet the Londoner has found his way onto the front cover of Golf Digest.
Such is the popularity of the ‘Beef’ there’s a full-face frontal of him on the cover of the October 2016 edition the the U.S. based publication.
Scary but true! Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston on the front cover of Golf Digest magazine.
In fact, the decision by the editors to place ‘Beef’ for the cover is very timely given he will be competing full-time on the PGA Tour from next month at the 2016/17 season opener – the Safeway Open -and the very same event where 14-time Major winning Tiger Woods is hopeful of returning to competition.
Johnston earned a Tour card on the back of his superb showing in the second of the recent Web.com Final Series.
However, go onto www.pgatour.com and Johnston’s name does not appear when you click on the ‘Players’ window.
But in an amazing short time the bearded Englishman, who would not be out of place lining-up on stage with rock legends ZZ Top, is the PGA Tour’s new pin-up boy.
And in the feature piece on the reigning Spanish Open winner, Johnston reveals a real personal side including the time when he was asked to sign a fans chest only because the spectator had a $100 bet with his girlfriend in approaching Johnston for the autograph.
As well, Johnston was asked if he were Dr. Frankenstein who would he model his perfect golfer on.
“I would give him the hands of Seve Ballesteros. I would attach them to the arms of Ernie Els. I would implant Tiger’s waist and core, and probably his brain, too. Lastly I would given him the ‘nads (guess what they are!”) of Jack Nicklaus. My creation would win everything.”
Johnston also revealed his unique cure for a hangover:-
“First open the windows and let in some fresh air. Drink something fizzy and sugary. Then eat. Cold pizza or a bacon sandwich are ideal, but if they aren’t available, hammer the cupboards for food, any food.
“Then two Advil and plenty of water”.
WARNING – PGA Tour beware! Andrew Johnston is coming your way.
