Q&A with Rhys Davies

The Welsh Ryder Cup hopeful on shanks, Sunday roasts, and Stereophonics

Best friend on tour?

John Paramor (European Tour rules official). I hope he’s reading this.

Funniest person on Tour?

Jamie Donaldson – he just cracks me up.

Worst shot you've seen on Tour?

Monty shanked one in the Portugal Masters last year. I’m sure that he won’t mind me bringing it up.

Which question are you asked the most?

What are the Welsh Valleys like?

What is the answer?

They’re lovely.

Monty shanked one in the Portugal Masters last year. I’m sure that he won’t mind me bringing it up.

Who would you like to play you in a film?

Tom Hanks.

Once CD, one book and a DVD for a Desert Island?

CD: A Thousand Trees, by Stereophonics; DVD: The Hangover; book: Open, by Andre Agassi.

Favourite food?

Sunday roast.

First job?

Pro golfer!

Last time you cried

Can’t remember.

One course for the rest of your life

Royal Porthcawl, a great links which hosted the 1995 Walker Cup matches.

Any bad habits?

I bite my nails.

Any superstitions?

Never start a tournament with a No 1 ball.

Best swing tip received?

Simply back, then hit.

By Joe Whitley
on 22 March 2012

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