Ewen Murray: Dire Straits and fatted irons
Best mate on tour?
It would have to be Darren Clarke or Thomas Bjorn
Worst shot you’ve seen on tour?
I have seen someone’s divot land in water before the ball
If not a golfer?
Probably a greenkeeper, I did that when I left school to earn some money. I couldn’t commute
Who would you like to play you in a film?
Probably Kevin Costner, you always want someone better than yourself
One CD and a DVD for a desert island?
Dire Straits, Brothers In Arms. Ben Hogan’s Follow The Sun film which made me want to be a pro
Favourite food?
Steak or haddock, I was brought up on the latter
Anything you won’t eat?
I have an allergy to spices
First car?
A Mini 850 in 1973, I used to drive it up to my parents in Scotland and think nothing of it. Now I wouldn’t drive north of Watford
Last time you cried?
When my mother died on Christmas Eve in 2002. She was a great woman
Most expensive purchase?
My house, it’s lovely but expensive
Best tip to deal with nerves?
I used to look at the trees and anything that was nature
Best swing tip?
Grip pressure. I used to give my pupils a tube of toothpaste and as soon as the club went back they tightened their grip. My father said hold it like it is a live robin, Monty is very light.
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.
