A rising star: Michael Parks, Dustin Johnson's personal chef

Co-hosts Bo Van Pelt and Farrell Evans talk with chef Michael Parks, who is responsible for filling world No. 1 Dustin Johnson up with the food that provides the fuel to be his best

Bo Van Pelt | Jan 6, 2021

A rising star: Michael Parks, Dustin Johnson's personal chef /

Most people know that in 2020, world No. 1 Dustin Johnson won four tournaments, including the Masters and the $15 million FedEx Cup. What is less known is the role that his diet plays in his success. Chef Michael Parks is the man responsible for filling Johnson with food that provides the fuel to beat the best players in the world. With co-hosts Bo Van Pelt and Farrell Evans, Parks reflects on what it's like being Johnson's personal chef, his plans for a cookbook and some of the perks of the job.

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Published Jan 6, 2021

BO VAN PELT

PGA Tour pro Bo Van Pelt was born in Richmond, Ind., and resides in Tulsa, Okla. He has six professional victories worldwide and has been a PGA Tour member since 2004. He started the First Tee chapter in his hometown and has been a dedicated supporter of Habitat of Humanity for 13 years. Van Pelt also has donated three homes to families in need. He, along with his longtime friend Farrell Evans, co-hosts the podcast “Both Sides of the Ball,” which airs on the Morning Read Podcast Network. Twitter: @bovanpeltBoth Sides of the Ball: @boandfarrell