Andrew 'Beef' Johnston enjoys a round with Rich Beem at Baltusrol
By Keith Jackson
Last Updated: 28/07/16 2:51pm
Man-of-the-moment Andrew Johnston warmed up for his PGA Championship debut with a practice round alongside 2002 champion and Sky Sports commentator Rich Beem.
The Sky Sports cameras followed Beef and Beemer along the way as Johnston shared some insight into his rapid rise to stardom since he earned his maiden European Tour title with a hard-fought victory on a brutally tough Valderrama layout at the Open de Espana in April.
Johnston's infectious character and outgoing personality have made him a firm favourite with golf fans all over the world, as he proved when it took him over four hours to play 11 holes on Tuesday as he kept the masses of autograph hunters happy.
The 27-year-old explains how his win in Spain gave him more belief in his abilities, and how he has enjoyed being regularly pitched against the world's best players in the majors and WGCs.
And, while he is keen to be regarded first and foremost as a top-class golfer, he is all-too aware of the need to "give something back" to the fans wherever he tees it up.
Watch the video above to see Beef and Beemer gearing up for the PGA Championship at Baltusrol, and don't miss live coverage from all four days on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf.
