When Berry Henson is not playing golf, he moonlights as an Uber driver. This well-known fact about the golfer has garnered him a lot of love on the course, so much so that his college nickname, ‘Hensonator’, was even replaced by ‘Uber driver’. And even though Henson is pretty content with golfing on the course and driving when he’s not, life may soon change for the 44-year-old in the near future!

Henson will be playing at the inaugural LIV Golf Promotions in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10. This event is essentially a qualifier for the 2024 LIV Golf League, with three spots up for grabs. The tournament will feature amateur players and even PGA Tour pros. Among them, many are rooting for Henson, and his addition to the event brings with it a hint of humor, beginning with his hilarious recent confession!

Henson, the Uber driver, adds more flair to the LIV Golf Promotions

LIV Golf offers life-changing money. This is undoubtedly the reason why some of the biggest names in men’s professional golf have ditched the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed league. And hence, the event at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club could well be the world’s most lucrative in terms of pecuniary benefits for the likes of Berry Henson.

Among those rooting for Henson is also golf commentator Bob Ball, who took to Twitter to flaunt his support for the amateur golfer. However, his heartwarming words of “there’s a bunch of us that are behind you” were overshadowed by the shade Henson brings to the course—a shade of hilarity.

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Responding to the golf analyst’s touching message, Henson showcased why he’s one of the most humble and most loved amateurs in the golf world. He quipped about still driving a taxi through the streets in Palm Springs, even if he qualified. Hilariously, he wrote, “Don’t expect me to give up my Uber Gig once I get thru.”

The top three finishers will earn a spot on the main LIV Golf circuit next season, playing alongside the likes of Phil Mickelson and Brook Koepka and pocketing millions of dollars. And Henson, despite being a part-time Uber driver, has had his occasional brush with the highest level, playing with Lefty himself. Hence, perhaps he stands a chance!

Henson’s journey and his crossover with Phil Mickelson at a major

Back in June, Henson had many moments to savor at the U.S. Open, playing practice rounds with Mickelson and rubbing shoulders with the other greats of the game. It has taken him 20 years to get there, but finally, he achieved his goal of making it onto the field of a major and competing alongside the greats!

How Berry Henson Went From Driving an Uber to Playing on the European Tour in Just Five Weeks

The part-time Uber driver was 43 at the time. A month later, he turned 44, yet to him, his journey had just begun. “I’m kind of starting my journey,” he said in an interview at the major. “It sounds weird… 43, starting your journey. But I have never given up. I have always tried to get 1% better. That’s kind of been our motto. That’s the road I’m on right now!”

As his journey continues, perhaps if all goes well next week, he can find himself back on a field with big names and continue down his dream path. Finishing among the top three in Abu Dhabi will undoubtedly be no cakewalk. But maybe, just maybe, Berry Henson could pull through!

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