Stephen has recently become an UKKO Ambassador, so we've asked him a few questions to find out what makes him tick...What's in your bag
Driver - Taylormade r9 (stiff)
Woods - Mizuno F60
Irons - Mizuno MP-57
Putter - Scotty Cameron Squareback (2thumb grip)
Balls - Taylormade TP Red
1. Your ultimate fourball with anyone past & present?
Tiger Woods because his achievements to date rank him among the most successful golfers of all time, Ian Poulter because he is well known for his radical dress sense and i would also choose Ernie Els due to his rhythmical but yet extremely powerful golf swing
2. Where would you take them on?
Wolf Creek, it looks unbelievable.
3. A crafty beer before the game or in the zone on the putting green with energy drink on stand-by?
In the zone on the putting green mainly so i can get used to the speed of the greens
4. Obviously you're wearing UKKO on the 1st - which is your favourite garment?
V-neck Jumper because it is so smart and casual but yet it is also extremely fashionable
5. Any dirty tactics or squeaky clean all the way?
A few dirty tactics but not too many
6. To celebrate your win, you fill up the private jet - where do you go?
Some where in Spain due to the sunny weather and the beautiful golf courses
7. Assuming you don't have a private jet, have a nightmare and lose by the 12th - would you head straight for the driving range or drown your sorrows at the nearest local?
Driving range - i need the practice
8. Why did you want to become an Ambassador for UKKO?
Since it is a fashionable brand of clothing on and off the course
9. If you didn't play golf, which other sport would you be obsessed with?
I would most likely be obsessed with Football as i used to play Football when i was younger for a local team but i then started playing golf and i had to drop out of the team to find time to practice my golf.
10. Apart from becoming an UKKO Ambassador, what's your biggest achievement to date?
Playing in the Ian Poulter invitational since i got invited to play there
11. What do you want to be doing in 5 years?
Just finishing university and then hopefully becoming a PGA teaching pro
Stephen has also given us his insight into how to prepare for the upcoming golf season...
Visit an indoor golf facility. Find golf domes online or in the phone book. Domes are heated driving ranges. Some also offer putting and chipping areas.
Put an indoor practice green in your basement. Kits can be purchased at local golf accessories stores or online. Use the extra space in your home to put up a practice net and hitting area. Get use out of your clubs all winter long.
Find a golf facility that offers interactive simulators. Many offer full rounds of golf, playing well known courses from around the world. Practice with your own set of clubs with their screen and sensor equiptment.
Start a golf exercise program at home or with a qualified golf fitness trainer from a local gym. A trainer can help you keep those muscles used for golfing toned and ready to go.
Play a round of indoor mini-golf. While it's not the same thing, it helps keep your putting skills up to par until you can hit the course in the spring.
Take advantage of playing the course even though it's cold. If the course is open, there's no reason to wait. Dress warm and plan on seeing a lot of bare spots, but you can still have fun and get some good practice in.
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