Men’s Club

When did you first start playing golf?

When I was about 15, I was injured playing football and had to stop playing for a couple of years.

What is your favourite course?

Outside of Dooks, I’ve played St Andrews twice and loved it but also Carne.

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the game of golf?

Slow play and getting young people involved and keeping them.

What do you like most about golf?

The difficulty and constant mental challenge but the team competitions bring a new level of pressure and enjoyment.

What was your highest and what was your lowest handicap?

Lowest I think was 1.2 highest was 21.

Can you remember your best golf shot?

In the mixed foursomes playing the 12th in Tralee I hit a 3 wood off a down hill lie in to the wind from about 220 yards just over the back playing with Rosie Lane. We lost the match but it was a nice shot.

Can you remember your worst golf shot?

There are many, on the first in St Andrews (the first time I played it) I knocked my tee shot down, it went about 150 yards but all on the ground.

Who is your favourite sportsperson? Why?

I have a lot of time for Padraig Harrington always interesting to listen to and some great memories.

What piece of advice would you offer anyone thinking of taking up the game of golf or just starting out?

Get lessons early, I didn’t and you end up having to forget what you have already learned.

What is your favourite golfing memory?

I think the first time I played St Andrews despite the first tee shot is hard to beat, my brother and myself had a 2 ball with a funny and opinionated Scottish caddy on a sunny February day. We met my wife afterwards and went for a few drinks and a meal. Great 40th birthday present.