278: Charlie Beljan - The Grind of Pro Golf & Overcoming Addictions

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Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico.

After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played on the Gateway Tour from 2008-2011. He won seven times and led the money list in 2009.

He earned his PGA Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The grind of mini tour life.
• About his battles at Q-school.
• His rock bottom moment that changed his life.
• The heartbreaking story about Grayson Murray.
• How one remark from Tom Watson got him to quit smoking cigarettes instantly.
• What it was like winning on the PGA Tour while dealing with an anxiety attack.
• How he battled with alcohol, anxiety, and depression while still playing golf at the highest levels.

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