Bud, Sweat, & Tees: Rich Beem’s Wild PGA Tour Life | Simon & Schuster

Inside Rich Beem’s World on the PGA Tour

The book takes readers behind the scenes of modern professional golf, tracing Rich Beem’s rise from humble beginnings to a championship moment that fans still celebrate. With rare access granted by author Alan Shipnuck, the narrative moves with the energy of a tour bus and the tension of a late-round finish.

Surrounded by his fearless caddie, Steve Duplantis, Beem navigates desert drives, crowded hospitality tents, and late-night confessions in a way that blends humor with grit. The result is a portrait that is at once intimate and colorfully unapologetic, offering a look at the sport’s subculture that is often guarded from the public eye.

A closer look at standout moments and everyday life on tour

• Rookie-era grit and the arc of Beem’s rise, from logos to majors.
• Episode-rich nights and road-trip camaraderie that paint a vivid sense of tour life.
• The 2002 PGA Championship as a turning point, and the swagger that followed.
• Two vividly drawn protagonists—Beem and his caddie—sharing perspective in real time.

What this book offers golf lovers and curious readers alike

• A behind-the-scenes look at a celebrated subculture within the PGA Tour.
• Humor, candor, and a human-sized portrait of high-stakes competition.
• Accessible storytelling that balances spectacle with character-driven detail.
• A gift-worthy narrative for fans of sports history and colorful personalities.

Whether you’re seeking a richer sense of what it takes to reach the top stage, or you simply enjoy stories with drama, humor, and heart, Bud, Sweat, & Tees offers a compelling invitation into a legendary era of golf. The book invites readers to imagine the driving energy, the late-night banter, and the unmistakable thrill of a successful shot—without promising certainties, but with plenty of possibilities to savor on every page.