Thank you! I appreciate y'all so much! This life is so blessed and I can't thank y'all enough! I hope y'all enjoy the video and that it falls upon the ears of someone who it can help. Much love!
Bubbie is something else. I can't believe I just watched a man talk for an hour, barely looking in to the camera, about his life without ever pausing or getting distracted. This man is not only inspirational, his charisma is out of this world. I've realized my own struggles recently and I'm trying to accept them and make change. I'm 8 years older than Bubbie but I've taken wisdom from this young beautiful man today. Keep doing the next right thing.
Just reading your comment hits man. And just speaking strictly men, we need to stick together and release. If it makes you feel better, then get shit out your head. Much love guys x
Couldn't agree more with this! I am channeling this guys spirit daily now. Whenever I need to tackle something hard, or just need the energy to meet my days challenges, I think about this guys positive energy right next to me, and I step up!
"I'm nothing special, I'm nothing great..." see, that's where you're wrong Bubbie. You're an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of people. Potentially millions. Especially putting a video like this out. Not many, especially those facing THESE issues, have such a platform to tell others "hey, I was there once." You do. YOU are special in that regard. Good Good is lucky to have you in their midst, and I feel lucky personally to have gotten to, in a way, know you. Even if it were just on the internet. I've struggled, and still do, with some of the issues you shared. So this touched me and I thank you for sharing. Just wanted to let you know that you are, indeed, special and I appreicate you Bubbie. Take care my brother.
Great story. I've noticed that every big moment with good good golf Bubbie is a part of it. He drove the green before Matt's hole-in-one on a par-4. He was in Dubai. He was standing there with Matt at the latest hole-in-one on the par 3. He and Garrett did back-to-back hole outs, and he's the one who made the long bomb putt to force a playoff with the high school kids. Bubbie's always there making things happen. It's so good to know that he made the right choices to put him where he is today.
Amazing story man. I'm also 25 and struggled heavily with addictions. Spent many nights praying to god to not let me die of a heart attack during the night. I'll be two years sober next week
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” These words have stuck with me and molded me, and I appreciate your vulnerability and transparency. It’s what makes you real Bubbie, and your journey is an inspiration!
I’ve been watching you play golf, and speak to the camera for 2 & 1/2 years, and I’ve never noticed your Tourette’s syndrome, and my best friend growing up had Tourette’s! I’ve always just seen you as a humble and kind man who inspires me to be better, on and off the golf course! I hope you know how valuable you are, Bubbie! Don’t let anything from your past hold you back! I can’t imagine how hard it is for you to speak on your struggles, but just know that you have so many people who want to see you succeed in life, myself included! I know I’m catching this really late, but it’s new to me, in this moment. I hope you never have to feel those negative emotions again, or feel ashamed of yourself for your past! You are forgiven by the almighty God! God bless you!
This appeared in my feed today. By the grace of God, I haven't had a drink since January 2, 2008. Bubbie, keep doing the deal. You've let the miracle happen. Much respect and peace to you.
After discovering good good over the last few weeks, I decided Bubbie was my favorite crewmember. Then finding his channel and seeing where the positivity and uplifting person came from.
Godspeed Bubbie "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." -Jesus
Bubbie, I’m sober just over 7 years and you helped me add another day to that because of this video. I’m grateful for you, and am so thankful you got sober so you could make the impact you are in the world. Keep going.
I know this was posted a few years ago now, but it’s my first time watching it. It explains exactly why your presence is so powerful in the good good videos. I never knew this story as I’m newer to the channel. I’ll be 44 in June 8th and recently got back into golf after 15 years. My son and your channel were two driving factors in me starting over again. After a few months I’m 2 wedges away from a complete new bag after 21 years. I know your story, I battled addiction for most of the time I was away from golf. But it all ended 8/3/19. Unfortunately I lost so much in the process, but I came out a better person and a better father. Every free min is spent with my kids. Mainly my 10 year old because my 14 year old has a girlfriend and is always out of the house, but my relationship with my kids is so strong now, and that wasn’t possible 5 years ago. Thankfully my kids never saw that side of me, or atleast weren’t old enough to notice or remember it. But enough about me… thanks for sharing your story, it’s incredibly brave to do so, especially with the platform you have. Ever since I’ve been watching the hood good videos I always said to myself how awesome your energy is and it all makes sense now. Keep doing what your doing… keep making the next right choice! Your 2 months away from 7 years!
I went in to this video that it wasn't going to aply to me, i wasn't going to relate but i was going to watch because im interested. i got 25 min in to realizing what i could do better, fighting myself from breaking down because i looked on how this can effect my life. ive used Marijuana for 8 years, for fun. not becasue i need it. then i got to thinking... i drink to get drunk and i dont wanna live like that. Thank you bubbie im going to quit drinking. i want everyone to attest to this so i can look back and reflect. ill reach back out after a month to let you know how i did. wish me luck on this new journy. thank you bubbie and im proud to have you on my daily watch on youtube. you truly are a amazing and inspiring person
This testimony really hit deep man. Your faith is beautiful. God is using you as a vessel so that His good works can be shown to the world. Anything is possible when you got the big man in your corner. regardless of any condition or addiction. As someone who's going through their first bout with mental health, your testimony has given me great morale! God bless you Bubbs appreciate the transparency.
Thank you man, I was diagnosed with Tourette’s in kindergarten. I’m 29 now and I haven’t ever heard anyone describe almost my exact situation like you have. I feel heard. Following you from now on. I came for the Tourette’s, staying for the golf
Bubbie… The Lord is proud of you, man. This type of vulnerability is gonna change the lives of those who listen. You’ve got a powerful testimony my friend. God is good! Thank you for sharing. Keep doing what you’re doing. You add SO MUCH to the GoodGood videos have made an awesome channel of your own. God bless, brother!
I always liked this Teddy Roosevelt quote: “A smooth sea never made a great sailor.” You are an inspiration Bubbie, on your way to being a great sailor. I appreciate you opening up and I believe it’ll change lives… you are a testimony to it. Iron sharpens iron brother! Keep it up! 🙏🏻 Sending love and prayers from Michigan.
I've only recently found you and the rest of the GG group and I can't tell you how big of a fan I am of the positivity that you and the rest of the guys are putting out into the world. You've earned every bit of your much-deserved success, and your story is truly inspirational! Hang in there, brother, I'll be watching!
"If they don't understand your dreams, that means you're doing something right" .... That quote is so powerful. Thank you for telling your story. It brought tears to my eyes. Stay blessed Bubbie !!!
As someone with Tourette’s and problems with my mental health and sobriety issues. Thank you, just thank you. Giving me some hope man. Helps so much seeing someone so similar break barriers and achieve great things. I’m hoping I can do the same. Thank you.
Hats off to you, digging yourself out of addiction, and sharing your story so that it can be inspiration to others. This video is invaluable, what a great man!
this video is unreal. that takes some real courage and honours to talk through all of this and to be in a similar position at such a young age really made me realise how possible it is to be able to get out of this loop. I don't think a video could've helped my life as much as this has been able to. Absolutely unreal video and keep up the ridiculously good work. :)))
God bless you man, just discovered good good recently and had to watch this video. You are my favorite character on good good and love your positive attitude. So happy to see where you ended up 💪🏼
Took me a long time to be able to watch this video. I hated the idea of hearing about your pain despite knowing it worked out for you in the end. You may or may not remember meeting me on the course in Phoenix during one of your Good Good shoots. I was the guy celebrating 15 years that month. I related to so much in your video. You are such an inspiration brotha. And I’m so grateful you’re here.
“This too shall pass” something my mom told me when I was struggling with my mental health. Youre such a good dude with a better heart. Keep doing you and you have a whole family of people behind you here brother. ❤️
I already knew bubbie was by far a phenomenal stand up guy, but to be able to talk about such deep and personal things and turn it into a motivational and empowering video is something else. Tom if you see this man you are such an inspiration to me and many others out there going through life's struggles. "Do the next right thing" really hits.
This came up a lot on my recommended and it really inspired me to not let my past get the best of me and focus on the future, just as you have shown us these past few years. Great story Bubbie, keep it up!!
I fucked up and drank thinking I could have just one beer after 4 months sobriety last weekend. Woke up disgusted with myself and felt like all of the hardwork I had put in meant nothing. I won’t ever be able to have one beer or one drink as much as I keep telling myself. I will forever remember thinking this is not worth it, and will never be worth it if I ever want to become the person I am meant to be. Salute to those battling the addiction and cheers to the continuation of my true happiness finding the person I am meant to be. Much love y’all.
Your story really hit me hard Bubs. It takes a lot of courage to put out a video like this to the world. Everyone on the planet should be inspired by something like this. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We all love you.
Never thought Bubbie Golf would make me cry. But here we are lol. Thank you for sharing! It takes a TON of courage and perseverance to face yourself head on... through good times and the bad...and hold yourself accountable for your actions. Sometimes we feel like there's only one way out, or one solution to the pain we feel.. I am glad that you've learned there's no escaping it; and instead of playing victim to it, you used it and forged yourself into a strong individual. There's no easy way out, we all must face our life choices eventually, but all we can do it learn and adapt from our experiences and get the most out of our physical experience while we can. So just like on the golf course, you have to take it one moment at a time, re-focus, start anew, finish strong....after all tomorrow is a new day. Alright y'all, cheers!
Love it man! Can’t wait to watch the whole thing. Proud of who you’re becoming. I struggle with addiction myself but I’m 500+ days sober. We got this bubbie💯keep it up. We’re all rooting for ya
Just finding this video almost a year later and it is insane how similar our paths are. Syllabus week of freshmen year I was in the same situation and got my wake up call as well. Huge inspiration!
Bro I just came across this video. I grew up playing with George and Wesley Bryan. I’m super late to the RU-vid game but somehow found you in some of their videos with good good. I immediately became a fan of how positive you were on the golf course and your overall energy and vibes. Then I find this video and it all makes sense. I’ve been in some dark places mentally and still try my best every day to fight off demons. This video is incredible man. Absolutely incredible. You are so humble and grateful and you make sure the ones closest to you know that. I’m an elementary PE teacher and there are so many kids out there just like you and me who are insecure and afraid to be themselves. You truly are inspiration my brother! Keep doing this man because you’re changing lives.
Hey bub, I’m 18 years old and a senior in high school, I was forced into rehab and came out a different person but have since relapsed, I grew up the same way doing labor my dad has been a golf course manager all my life and I have done the same, recently my grandpa has really not been doing well and it would mean the world if you could reach out and have a conversation❤️
Be strong. I nearly died when I was 18. Thankfully I had 2 good friends who saved my life by forcing fluids down my throat, avoiding details, I likely would’ve passed away that night. That was the worst experience I’ve ever had. The reason I’m telling you this is because I fought this battle too, I would do anything to help prevent someone from experiencing what my body went through. I honestly don’t think I ever recovered mentally, I suffer bad anxiety and panic attacks (not so frequent now), which has elevated my blood pressure and can lead to more complications down the road. I know first hand this is so much easier said than done to quit, but if you can, try switching to seltzers first, and then try to go to sparkling water. It’s what worked for me. You can beat this, I know you can. Please do it before it’s too late man, much love.
I'm a 55 year old man with 118 days of sobriety from drugs and alcohol. I've been following you and the Good Good guys for over a year. Thank you for this video. Thank you for your courage. I cherish the small daily wins as well. Celebrate life through sobriety and recovery. Love you to Bubbie! Again thank you.
Wow man. I've been dealing with ADHD my whole life and so, so much of your story and my story are the same (I FELT using all your energy making sure you don't tic in class, wooboy) Thank you for putting words to things I really hadn't thought about..the reasons for the why of those decisions we used to make. Used to though! More than a decade older than you but it's never a bad time or too late to change the path you walk down. This whole years been a big up and down on my mental health through sticking to the sober life and the last few weeks had been especially hard. I was watching a GG vid and you randomly made a comment about your sobriety and it stuck with me, and today I got curious about that, but didn't expect to find a whole video like this. Big big ups, this vulnerability really helped. Peace my dude
its 3am and i cant stop crying. this is powerful. thank you i really needed this, from bubbies words to the stories from the community. truely beautiful.
God bless you brother, as a person who dealt with addiction for more than half of my life, I am 14yrs sober thanks to the mercy of God and the strong family members who dealt with my difficult times with strength and love. It’s awesome that you take this platform to help others I can guarantee that there will be at least one person who will need to hear this. Keep on going!
only came across good good a few weeks ago and let me say, you are a beacon of light for a lot of people. So extremely humble, funny, and you carry good energy wherever you go. I love good good, but you stand out above all of them man. Had no idea you dealt with tourette’s, sobriety, anxiety, anything like that, you’d have no idea with the way you carry yourself. Keep doing what you’re doing Bubbie, you hit at home with alot of people and i’m completely hooked on your journey
Thank you for sharing your story man. It takes a lot to be honest with the people you love & yet you choose to be honest with the world in hopes of helping people, Amazing. I relate to a lot as well. Took me 6 years to learn my lessons. MUCH LOVE BUBBIE
“There’s only 1 thing that can make you reach your potential, and there’s only 1 thing that can make you destroy your potential, and they are the same thing - DECISIONS” I love it brother
You are an inspiration man. Watching you has taught me a ton about how to handle some of my own issues and struggles. Sometimes I see you hit a poor shot and the way you react is inspirational. You guys are always so positive and I truly enjoy watching. All the best man!
Hey Bubbie, I'm a former drug and alcohol counselor. Addiction works in mysterious ways, but at the end of the day, I believe we do everything we do for a good reason. Sometimes substances seem like the right solution, but that's only until you learn there are other solutions out there. It's a hell of a process to get to where you are now. Proud of you for telling your story and helping so many others. Keep making the next, right decision.
Man, this hit me right in the feels. Thank you so much for opening up to us! As I sit here with tears running down my face, I feel inspired and hungry for a great life. Thanks again Bubbie, you are a legend!
Bubbie, you’re the man and I’m a huge fan! I’ve been watching GG for a couple of years now and recently have taken a huge liking to you for whatever reason. Then just today I saw this video which hits home for me because I come from a family who fights addiction. Lost my mom in 2019 at 63 years old to liver failure. Lost a cousin (more like a brother) to overdose 1 year later. I also saw the GG house tour today where I learned you’re a cubs fan and a Mac Miller fan, which led me to your RU-vid page (immediate sub), then to google to learn more where I learned about Bubbie Stogies. I’m from Illinois, born and bred Chicago sports fan. Mac Miller fan. Big cigar guy. And a big golf guy even though I stink. Thank you for your content and all GG content, the sky is the limit for all of you!
Honestly the best video on RU-vid right now. I’m going through a hard time with a break up with a house, kids and pets involved and it’s crippling me. Hearing stories like yours and ‘doing the next right thing’ is really helping me tonight. The best video you’ve done and we can all feel the pride that you’ve come out the other side the way you did.
You're a legend. Your positivity, your outlook and your drive are inspiring. Fresh into my golf journey at 35 and you guys are entertaining and encouraging to watch. That positivity is infectious. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is the way. Never let the dark days block the light! You're the Capo! Keep killing it.
Damn bro, this is powerful. Just started watching you guys and i've been struck with how positive you are, at all times. Keep on keepin on man, one day at a time!
i struggled with being addicted to any drug that can go in a needle for 10 years. in and out of jail prisons and rehabs until one day 3 years ago something clicked and i DECIDED i wanted to clean my life up. and now i truly believe that i can do anything now since being able to conquer those demons. your story is inspiring bubbie keep up the good work
I've experienced those dark winter days where you feel like you'll never feel joy again. I can attest, not matter what you're feeling, This Too Shall Pass.
Thank you for the honest and vulnerability. Hearing and relating with your story truly has helped me in my own journey of sobriety. Celebrated one year of sobriety on Nov. 19th of 2021. Keep coming back, one day at a time!
thanks for this. recovering addict & struggle with ptsd, depression, and anxiety. knowing other ppl struggle and are successful means so much. love you man & God bless.
Respected this video a lot! I recently opened up to our supporters about my addiction for years because they feel like a family and it feels good to talk about it as you said! Proud of you man❤️
Damn Bubbie. Been a fan of yours for months and knew about the struggles but somehow just got around to watching this video. Had tears in my eyes brother. So happy for how far you’ve come.
You gotta love someone who can sit here and talk about his life and his mistakes like this. Takes a strong person, a strong man and someone who is willing to accept those mistakes and be better
Damn near shed a tear Bub.. you're speaking to a lot of young men, I'm not too much older than you (27) and I know this conversation will help a lot of people
Thank you Bubbie. Amazing story. Inspirational. Huge respect for you! Takes guts to do this without editing - honest, insightful, emotional. You are incredible. stay strong, stay positive, stay being Bubbie
Your amazing mate! Such a humble man and brave coming on the camera when your feeling like that! Your inspirational to all the people watching struggling with the same conditions 👏🏽
Man I just hit relapse for the second time after getting all my life together thinking I’m bulletproof. I can’t tell you how much you just saved me right now seeing a video that I didn’t mean to watch but was obviously meant for me. Thank you for saving my life
As someone who struggles with Tourette Syndrome, Bubbie is an incredible inspiration and I wish I could thank him in person. My tics have been flaring lately too so it really helps me get through the day knowing that Bubbie and I are both in this fight together. Thank you brother much love❤️
I know I’m mad late to this video but man Bubbie, you are such an inspiration! You are the man and by far my favorite member of Good Good. I have family members who struggled with addiction. My mom struggled with alcohol addiction for years and years. It made our family life hard and she got clean but passed away in 2014 at 40. I was 11 years old. After hearing your story, man you are such a awesome man. Im so glad you got better!
Dude…. You have touched a part of my soul that few have touched. Not only have I struggled with addiction, but I also have a speech impediment. I have avoided this part of myself for years, but I eventually faced myself and overcame it. It was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done in my life. I have been in the same scenarios you have been, but I have overcome them same as you have. I am so proud of the both of us, brother. Thank you so very much for doing this. You are a brave man!! Very few people on this platform have used their status to educate people on scenarios like this. Very few people share their failures because they are self conscious or ashamed. This is what recovery means. You have not only done a massive service to yourself, but done a service to others who have battled addiction and mental Illness. I just gotta say that I’m so happy for you, brother, and I’m so proud and inspired that you have used your platform educate others on the truths of addiction, mental illness, speech impediments, and Tourette’s. Much love, my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️
So happy for you! God bless you and I hope you also become the very best version of yourself with nothing but joy peace and happiness in life! Continue being great! Jesus loves you. John 14:6 6 Jesus said To them, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. God bless you
Apologizing for the long comment now. But this resonates with me more than you'd ever know man. I'm 30 now, and I struggled with alcohol abuse from the time I was 19 up until 3 years ago. My first car I ever bought myself was a 2011 mustang, and I totaled it at 3 AM leaving the bar and driving on a backroad home. Got lucky in a sense that nobody was hurt, and I didn't get a ticket. But I didn't learn my lesson either. 2 years later I wreck my brand new F150 at 2 AM while blackout drunk, could have killed someone, could have injured myself, but once again luckily nobody was hurt. This time, I got a DUI. That rock bottom feeling of sitting in the state trooper vehicle bawling my eyes out, then sitting in the drunk tank while waiting to be released the next day, THAT was my wake up call. I'm now a few years sober, have a beautiful fiance, my golf game has never been better, and I have never been happier with my life. Sometimes you need to hit the bottom to bounce back and make some drastic changes in life, and Bubbie I'm so happy you did that man. Thank you for sharing your story, no doubt in my mind this will help others in the future. From one Plano resident to another, thank you my man and keep on keepin on.
This was awesome. Been curious about you as a person. You all seem so genuine, but this is admirable. Discussing mental health is rough. College tore me up pretty good as well. Congrats on the success boys.
Dude, I’ve watched you on good good channel for a while and just found this. Cried so much watching you bare your soul. I’ve had my own struggles with substance abuse and addiction and was super encouraged by your honesty! Love you brother, stay blessed!
Legend. Really hit home this one. Thanks Bubbie, I needed to hear this. Well done on making the tough life choices and getting things back on track. Gives people in the same boat that hope they can do the same.
So amazing and convicting to hear you say that even in your darkest time of your freshmen year you prayed. Having a foundation of faith to hold you even in the darkest hour speaks volumes to Gods grace and mercy on our lives. Bless you for sharing your testimony and making something good of your tough life experiences. You are awesome!
This takes a lot of heart to open up about this. All this formed you into an amazing person. A happy person. I’m happy for you that you found yourself. At least a little bit. Still growing everyday man. Keep it up
Can’t wait to see all the things that life has for you. Your positivity is so much stronger than any tick or negative thought that is out there. You keep doing you Bubbie
Only just watched this video and it was so powerful. You are an inspirational young man who has came a long way since those dark days, and your parents must be so proud of you. You are brilliant to watch and listen to, your energy is so positive and infectious. Love watching the good good guys but you are my favourite.
your the man! your personality is what drew me into the good good channel years ago! just seeing this video now but its videos like this that explain why you give off such real energy through the golf videos. appreciate you mane , stay up!!
Bub sharing things like this is harder then most can imagine… extremely proud of you brotha this community you’ve grown has your back any time man keep being you man
I had huge problems from 15-20 years with stuttering and I feel you, thank you for your story! It helps a lot of people I can imagine. Wish you all the luck!
Love watching you on good good man.. after watching this you’re my favorite guy on there… you’re all awesome but something special with you! Thank you for being so vulnerable.. I don’t think you’ll (or I) ever understand the impact you with have on his world!
Thank you for sharing this. I needed to hear this. It’s not easy talking about addiction, depression, being suicidal, and mental health but you did it. And by putting out this message I think you’re going to help a lot of people so thank you for your gift. God bless us
