The Hardest Decision Of My Life…

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Golf changed my life and helped me become the person I am today. This is my story of how I got into the game, and the pathway that I carved for myself. Golf has been there for me since I can remember and taken me to a place I never could've imagined. I'm excited to share my story and for you all to get to know me better.
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[@bassfrenzy6945]

Absolutely one of the best videos you have made! i love hearing backgrounds of everyone's lives! keep up the great work.

[@craveheartministries]

So Good AJ! Loved hearing your story. Very inspiring!

[@levigrabill]

Love the huge variety of formats you put out! Really cool and inspiring to hear your story

[@jtwaller12]

not me just realizing you’re Albert Pujols’ son and i’m a HUGE baseball fan😅 hopefully it shows u that many people including myself watch your content because of YOU and not just because ur related to a legend. You’re a legend yourself AJ, thanks for being so open with us and for being real. Keep up the amazing work man!!🫡🤙

[@ajpujolsvlogs]

Thank you for the support! I appreciate your kind words!

[@brycecarter1]

for sure i thought that was just like a running joke 😂😂

[@BartG87-]

Albert has been in his videos ! AJ , is most likely "Albert Junior" . That correct AJ ?

[@jacobmccain8082]

​@BartG87- I've wondered this myself. From the first time I saw him I thought "he kinda resembles Albert...nah I'm just seeing things." Nope lol.

[@thebigfudge8703]

Haha my friend just told me too. I was like wow I didn’t know this

[@josephpiacentino9176]

Loved this “look in” AJ! Keep being you!

[@tomcallahan5907]

Your dad is a class act and so are you. Always enjoy your journey! God bless!

[@mattslaven8443]

Love the transparency man. Keep doing you.

[@MillisFineFurnishingsandApplia]

Keep your dreams young man! Your story with your family is awesome . Good Luck !

[@IdahoTrav]

Golf and Baseball aside, your cinematography skills are amazing. I am always blown away by the shots and the 'feels' you give us in your videos. Keep it up brotha.

[@HalpernFamilyFL]

"The game of golf chose me!" That is exactly right. Thank you golf for choosing me as well, 50 years ago.

[@Dorian58]

Great Interview, Great Choice. Golf is a Game for Life, Professional or Otherwise.

[@badbilly429]

Can’t wait to see you give that dream a shot! It starts with getting a coach and sticking with a process and I think you can pull it off!

[@guyrandom8518]

I’m in Australia brother, so have NO CLUE about baseball (and only know of your dad from watching you and GG). Got to love golf, it’s your journey I’m following 👌

[@ajpujolsvlogs]

Thank you!!

[@user-em4zw8ld7u]

Golf and soccer are probably the most world wide known sports. It’s insane to think about the different types of culture and people you pass at a bucket list course

[@zoomout880]

AJ, always love watching you play, listening to your straight up commentary, and appreciate everything you bring to the table with GG!

[@davidharris2339]

You are a great addition to GG with a fantastic personality and outlook on what they do. Keep it up, man

[@lapislazuli4926]

Loved you on the channel before this and love you even more, thanks for Sharing your story, Class act.

[@georgehilleary9743]

Great stuff AJ. Stay humble and enjoy the ride...

[@Nic9963]

Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@Justinboone1205]

I remember playing with you at the Toby Mac golf camp at Pine Needles in NC. You’ve came along way! Keep grinding and keep your head up.

[@DianneMontefiore-qt8mr]

Thank you for sharing your great journey with your fans, you're a wonderful guy and my best wishes for you in the future

[@brucedornseif6743]

Great narrative and truly well described... very enjoyable to listen to.

[@thomasdevine3352]

im here for you brother never stop chasing your dreams !

[@nicholasduncan5842]

I hope you don’t leave good good man!!!! I love watching you with the boys and stuff!!! I also get that your dad is one of the most famous baseball players of all time, not to mention one of the 700 HR club members which is unbelievable. My point is man, do what you feel is best for your future and do you what you feel would make you more happier. Overall, I loved the video and I loved how serious you were!! Keep up the good content, brother!!

[@Tigerfan0914]

Keep it up. I love watching you play..

[@user-sk9bt5rm5s]

Love you AJ and I’m glad that golf chose you. I’ll always be watching what you bring to the game and also to your followers. Such a positive genuine awesome guy ❤

[@302Golf]

Thank you, Mayor. Not sure what the residents of Tempo Town would do without you.

[@connercremers3827]

As a former baseball player as well I get the struggle man. It was tough to leave the sport I loved in baseball but just like you I felt like golf picked me up when I was done and felt like it gave me something to get better at.

[@davidsuttle4474]

AJ....thanks for letting me join you to remember so many times....the cardinals road games, the school musical, the 5th grade art studio, your great design sketches and your sharing love at O Night Divine gala! God bless you. Also, love the classical music for the video. Where did you get the inspiration for selections?

[@juiceshine]

Don't take it the wrong way but you need to absolutely lock in now and improve on your game. Realize the opportunity you have with GG and make the most of it bc I'm sure there are plenty of other golfers that'd like to be in your shoes. Wish you the best.

[@trywithchris]

I started playing golf when I was 14, but grew up playing ice hockey. But now its all golf and trying to make it happen.

[@atamagashock]

I think your opening statement is the answer to your questions. I’m 43 about to be 44, so the same as your dad. I’ve seen his entire career and he definitely broke my heart many times being a Phillies fan, but I can honestly say, hes one of the very few I could never hate on as a rival, because he was too good not to appreciate everything he represented and did on the field. It’s great seeing the support your dad is giving you, following your dream! Excited to continue watching your journey. This group is what inspired me to return to the game after over 10 years away while raising my kids. So I thank all of you guys for bringing me back to this amazing game, the game that I fell in love with watching the 1992 Masters. It feels so good swinging the club again and challenges me to get better at something, which I haven’t had in years

[@definitiveenergy1878]

Excellent interview handled like a pro, AJ..

[@Tonyshreds123]

My high school coach Chris Duncan, rest in peace, played with your dad in 06 when STL won the WS. He said your dad had the best work ethic he had ever seen. Looks like that work ethic was passed down. Great work, cool video👍

[@AaronDoster]

I love how wholesome you are keep it up

[@AaronDoster]

Keep up the work bro💪🏼

[@xTehZam]

Man when Grant left good good, I still watched but didn’t enjoy it as much, when you came onto the scene you became my favorite. Seeing you not appear in videos I haven’t watched much of their content, hope to see you again brotha. Thanks for sharing your story 💪🏽💪🏽 Go be AJ brotha, wherever that takes you! 🤘🏽

[@MrTrirwin]

Very well said and done.

[@timothywinters7304]

I am 58 . Started golfing when I was 27 . I play at least 5 times a week since I was 27 . Played a lot of sports. Greatest game ever!

[@AaronDoster]

Yeah man I have had two knee surgeries myself. My first was when I was 11 years old and i shattered my knee cap, tore my acl, mcl and meniscus I got cheap shotted playing football. Then when I was in the 9th grade I tore my acl and mcl during a wrestling match against a multi time state champion and I was beating him and done a move on him and tore my knee up. Knee surgeries are no freaking joke and it definitely is a hard time. Keep up the positivity man. I hope you have a blessed day🙏🏼

[@jacobjanssens4451]

Honestly this is a great vlog I would love to see all the guys from good good do the same kinda vlog kinda really gives all over us a great background story to where you guys are now and what you guys came from I love these kinda stories awesome vlog AJ

[@davidspecht6508]

Love your golf swing.

[@SwimCoach8]

I experienced some of this stuff with my boys and it's always a pleasure. To see a good golfer who happens to be A.J. Pujols become a young man A.J. Pojols who just happens to be a pretty good golfer, among many other things.

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Great video! Well done

[@erikswanson3785]

Great recap! More awesomeness to come!

[@Ilovethejazz]

Hey aj, this video really comforted me because I feel the same way. My brother is a very good baseball player and he is known around my area and I’m always known as the little brother and i feel like when I play golf I can have my identity and I love it so much. (Also big fan)

[@andrewlukacs3393]

As a father I’m positive you’re dad was also extremely happy he was able to be apart of one of your best career moments trust me you made him a proud dad

[@anthonyloria7448]

Your father is a classy person and it reflects on you. How proud your father must be.❤

[@chrisgarcia-li3ic]

Had no clue your dad is Albert. Walking legend! Mimicked his mechanics in my early stages of baseball.

[@masonwilliams3296]

Damn, I had a very similar experience with ending playing baseball. This resonates a lot with me, thanks AJ.

[@Charles-tw3hw]

AJ. I didn’t put two and two together about your dad from your videos. You’re a legend for following your own path. Keep it up brother.

[@LeftyGolfGroup]

Similar story from us here at Lefty Golf Group! Baseball and golf seem to draw the same crowd!

[@rommelvillanueva8652]

What ever path you choose to take, l will always respect your decision. Golf is probably the easiest path but just as physically challenging and demanding as baseball. Major League Baseball might be the hardest path for you and may take a bigger toll on your physical and mental wellbeing.

[@bobrutherford4097]

Thank you AJ.

[@danielcobb1368]

Do what YOU love. Having said that I believe you should focus on golf and create your own path. In baseball you will always be compared to you dad who is a all time great. Very few players have pursued there parents and reached the same level.

[@dustinsargent7734]

Initially (as a lifelong Cardinals fan) I was so excited to hear that you were joining GoodGood. In the time you've been a goodgood athlete though, your camera presence, your cinematic skills, and you concise and coherent vocals have made you one of my favorite Goodgood members to watch. You have something special going with all the vlogs and the golf content. If Goodgood doesnt stay a long term thing for you, I could definitely see you as the next Grant Horvat or Ben Hadden. I click watch on your videos quicker than anyone's lately. Keep it up man. You have lightening in a bottle here.

[@danielmiller6219]

lol. not even close

[@dustinsargent7734]

@@danielmiller6219 not even close on what?

[@danielmiller6219]

@@dustinsargent7734 saying he could be the next Grant or Ben Hadden. lol. You're in a fantasy land if you think that.

[@dustinsargent7734]

@@danielmiller6219 ya know, if you think AJ sucks so bad, why are you here!?? 🤣

[@hunterscruggs1499]

It really is more than just a sport!

[@tylerfrancisco735]

you’re living my dream AJ

[@thebigfudge8703]

As someone who tore their acl in high school, it really changes you as an athlete

[@johnsuttoniiijs]

AJ I also didnt realize at first who your father was until a G_M video when Garret said your last name. I went oh snap. Your raw talent as a golfer is very promising. You have to fix the drive. Your irons are solid and approach irons hit/miss, thats just comfort w feeling the distance. Your putting lately has been all over the place but your roll is true and distance control awesome. All the rest is fixable. Golf like most sports at a high level is all mental. You know this as you come from an Apex sports household. Best of luck.

[@alpha182A]

Good story

[@ethanhornerr]

Aj 🐐

[@Dorian58]

Just saw your Dad at Chevron interview. 4/20

[@marcuscastillo514]

I remember watching you on Shaq VS and you were showing shaq how to hit a baseball. You were so little. But I’m happy for you for carving your own path.

[@BillClay88]

Was that Albert crushing balls and shaq handicapp was hitting on LL field? Lol. Man that had to be 15 yrs ago if the one you're talking about. I forgot every athlete shaq challenged. Only remember Albert episode.

[@marcuscastillo514]

@@BillClay88 yeah that’s it! I remember Shaq was practicing at a batting cage and Albert and AJ show up and then AJ takes some cuts and gives Shaq a tip. He was itty bitty

[@thebigfudge8703]

You should play a round with your pops on the channel, would be cool

[@Etheeboy81]

They have bro…look it up

[@slicemachinegolf]

Saw your dad hit homer 499 and 500 in the same game in washington dc in 2014, super cool experience for me as a kid. if your ever in the northeast, lets get an 18 on me

[@TheBooze13]

Not many pro baseball players are 5’4.

[@benny_bricks1286]

What highschool did you go to in Cali?

[@zachchinn4608]

why haven't you been in any of the Good Good recent videos?

[@brandonkadlec7850]

Where you been?

[@travistemple9448]

practice man. You gotta grind to get back to a competitive golfer

[@kidRumz]

314 AJ We with you

[@BozoThaTroll]

Bro your size is suited for golf.

[@hunterelmore4342]

But where have you been in the good good videos??

[@timothywinters7304]

P S Your Dad was awesome 👏

[@mejustanormalguy4742]

Didn't even know he was in good good 😂

[@skrillex624]

“Changed my life” - son of a multimillionaire.

[@newmyster8839]

Thanks for being vulnerable man, keep up the good work! 🫡🍻

[@djsimmons5480]

Keep working on your golf game because you have a lot to improve. In good good I’d say your at the bottom between all the members. Your driving is good but wildly inconsistent. Irons are pretty good m. Where you really really need to improve is your putting.

[@cainwallace]

Is AJ seriously Alberts son? Thought they were joking lol

[@Singha8]

AJ is short for Albert Jr

[@7y13r5c077]

You have generational wealth locked in. Good Good is a pastime. Do fun shit with friends. The end.

[@cliffordfarley30]

I mean. Genetics dude. I’d say take the hard road.

[@ChrisDima22]

Are you a Good Good Owner? Wondering what you do for a living to afford that truck and gear. You look young. I know who your dad is.. But what did YOU do to earn that stuff? You mentioned the MAN YOU ARE TODAY... So with that, what do you do for a living to earn that gear? Your a nice a kid. But as a veteran I feel this needs to be said. Until you make your own way in life and stop taking handouts, you are by no means a man. However, inheritance through the passing of a parent is another story.

[@kevinkrusen483]

Well let's just say, first video I've seen from AJ outside of GG did not impress. Less than a minute into a video titled "The hardest decision of my life" shows his ~$40k brand new hyper-upgraded truck pulling past his millionaire neighbors. Yeah, this content isn't going to be for me. I'll stick to the GG videos of them playing on golf courses I'll never see but at least they aren't acting like they aren't incredibly lucky and are more in touch with the reality of the 99% (mostly Bubby always interacting with young fans). Yes, I do realize golf is a hobby that is mostly enjoyed by the 1% and maybe this style of video hits home with a lot of people who view AJ's content (and don't pretty much immediately click off), but I'm just saying I can already tell it's not for me.

[@codydavis3219]

Because of a truck…… that’s some crazy hater\jealously. Everyone goes through different decisions In their life just because someone’s dad is successful doesn’t make it any less important or hard. You made your decision off a truck bro get a grip

[@indianjake4]

I’m sorry but this is so corny, brother you’re Albert pujols somehow how do you think you got in with good good?? Wasn’t cause ur good lmaoo Can’t act suprised or anything when your dad helped you get where u are 😮‍💨