Debenhams and Rob Green, with Jamie Moul
Best friend in golf
James Heath, Adam Gee, Lloyd Kennedy and a lot of others. We all played amateur golf together
Funniest person Chris Gane always make me laugh
Worst shot you’ve seen
I hit a chip in Qatar from 12 yards, which went about 12 inches. It was a good lie, straightforward chip, and I’m not sure what happened
One CD, one book and a DVD for a desert island
CD Florence and the Machine’s first album, Lungs. Book: Lord of the Rings, DVD: Gladiator
Which question are you asked the most?
Where are you playing next? I go on auto-pilot and reel off my schedule!
Worst dressed player
Has to be John Daly, those trousers are definitely not my cup of tea!
Best swing tip? Get the fundamentals correct. Most faults come from the set-up. Work on stance, grip, posture and ball position. Who would play you in a film?
I’d like Matt Damon, purely because I like his films. That would be a rubbish film though!
Favourite food Indian
First car Ford Fiesta– green!
First job
In the stock room at Debenhams, on the night shift as well. I didn’t last very long!
Last time you cried
I can’t remember, my fiancée always says I’m made of stone!
One course for the rest of your life The Links at Fancourt
Best swing tip Get the fundamentals correct. Most faults come from the set-up. Work on stance, grip, posture and ball position
Best tip to help deal with nerves Stick to a consistent routine
Which famous person do you most look like?
The one I get all the time is the West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green
Tom Irwin
Tom is a lifetime golfer, now over 30 years playing the game. 2023 marks 10 years in golf publishing and he is still holding down a + handicap at Alwoodley in Leeds. He has played over 600 golf courses, and has been a member of at least four including his first love Louth, in Lincolnshire. Tom likes unbranded clothing, natural fibres, and pencil bags. Seacroft in Lincolnshire is where it starts and ends.
