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Up and Down

By: Bubba Watson, Don Yaeger - contributor
Narrated by: Webb Wilder
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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 inadequacy
  • Found his true identity not in the standards of the world, but in the God who already knows he is enough
  • Learned to trust God with his gifts, family, and biggest dreams
  • Became the husband, father, friend, and mentor he was called to be

Life, 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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Bubba Watson (P)2021 Thomas Nelson

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Great Book & Story

I HIGHLY recommend this book, it’s captivating, inspiring & full of wisdom!!!!! After listening, I’m an even bigger Bubba Watson fan!!!!!

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The Most Inspiring Book I’ve Listened To This Year

Bubba Watson shares in clear transparency what a real life with ups and downs is like. I’ve already started listening again. It’s THAT GOOD!

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Real and honest! Bubba opened himself up .

loved this story of how really human he is. It was refreshing to hear his faith being featured so prominently.

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Honestly

True Insight the life Bubba Watson show become dealt with challenges both big and small through out his career

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Great book

I am not a golf fan but have some awareness of the top players and personalities. I really enjoyed the book and appreciated Bubba's openness on various issues and topics. The book is also thought provoking and entertaining.

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Getting to know Bubba

Loved hearing about the person, Bubba Watson! Great inside the “ropes” & mind of the man.

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Must read for students in sports

Great book! Fantastic insight on the REAL Ups and Downs. Thank you for sharing the real on both sides.

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Awesome Book!

Great story from a Cool guy. Incredible career he’s had and his success in golf with No lessons and his success in life. Great to see a Lefty do great on the links. Bubba is invited to play with me anytime!

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I couldn't stop listening

I enjoy hearing life stories and Bubba's was very inspiring. This audiobook is definitely worth your time to listen to.

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Love Bubba. But, not the narrator.

Tough to make it through. Narrator takes a lot away from the story. Yep. And learn to pronounce Louis Oosthuizen. Thanks.

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