Andrew 'Beef' Johnston responded on Twitter after TalkSport's Mike Parry called him a clown
Beef Bites Back After Radio Duo ‘Clown’ Claim
Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston was involved in a Twitter spat on Saturday of Open week.
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The Englishman fought back on Twitter after a poll asked whether he was a clown.
Is @BeefGolf an inspiration to young golfers or a clown as @mikeparry8 claims #TheOpen
— The Two Mikes (@TheTwoMikes) July 22, 2017
Beef responded to the poll, tweeting “If I’m a clown for enjoying my work then so be it. Ur a sad person and couldn’t care less wat u think.”
He later tweeted “These people can do one sad sad people.”
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He also said, “I give my absolute best on course and to people to make them have a great day and u call me that. I’m no clown it’s out of order.”
The Englishman, who had just shot a three-under par 67 around Royal Birkdale in the third round of the Open, received huge praise on Twitter, including from six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo
Keep up the good work, @BeefGolf You connect with fans in a way that brings great spirit to golf !!! #WellDone #Grill 'em! https://t.co/rP4M97PPrm
— Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) July 22, 2017
Former IBF Middleweight World Champion boxer Darren Barker also tweeted his support to Beef.
A clown??Making the cut at major champs and inspiring the next generation & he gets called a clown. @mikeparry8 you're a total 🔔🔚 #clueless
— Adam Legg (@TheBigLegg) July 22, 2017
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Gavin Mansfield, Dad to nine-year-old Aaron who Beef, Rose, Stenson and Kaymer surprised in the European Tour’s viral birthday video, tweeted:
What Beef done 4 my son was nothing but inspirational!! Ask this 9yo who now thinks it's possible and believes in him self more cos of beef pic.twitter.com/SUdPom9bF8
— Gavin Mansfield (@AM7_Golf) July 22, 2017
Mike Parry, who referred to Beef as a clown, came back with this tweet:
@BeefGolf .. Hey BEEF .. great banter .. but we must stop now .. big day tomorrow .. don't want to put you off your stroke ..
— Mike Parry (@mikeparry8) July 22, 2017
Here’s what Joey Barton said:
You're having a 'pop' at this guy right? @mikeparry8 Doesn't matter what he earns. He's a top fella. https://t.co/WsL4zGRFov
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) July 22, 2017
Beef and Parry were having some serious…beef
Pathetic show pathetic followers. And shocking poll dick heads
— Andrew 'Beef' Johnston (@BeefGolf) July 22, 2017
.. You're so wrong BEEF .. it's one of Britain's top radio-shows .. look at the numbers behind us .. respect you enormously .. so do they https://t.co/MYEEXHwvkj
— Mike Parry (@mikeparry8) July 22, 2017
It continued…
Shouldn't you be practicing for tomorrow? You could still win #TheOpen https://t.co/enLB46MxSf
— The Two Mikes (@TheTwoMikes) July 22, 2017
Shouldn't u be cleaning out ur studio. Resign https://t.co/PovAEv5z6R
— Andrew 'Beef' Johnston (@BeefGolf) July 22, 2017
European Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjorn tweeted:
If anyone has any doubt about @BeefGolf & his intentions – you only have to spend a little time with him to understand his true commitment
— Thomas Bjorn (@thomasbjorngolf) July 22, 2017
Beef currently sits at level par after 54 holes, he tees off his final round on Sunday at 12:35 with Paul Casey.
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