Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Asian Tour spotlights ex-Scottish amateur champion


WINNING TITLE AT DOWNFIELD
IS STILL BARRY HUME'S MAJOR
MOMENT IN GOLF CAREER

Barry Hume is playing in his first season on the Asian Tour - and is loving every moment of it. The 2001 Scottish amateur champion from Glasgow, who will be 25 on January 30 and who played out of Haggs Castle GC during his unpaid days, has made an impression with two top-10s, including a runner-up finish at the Pulai Springs Malaysian Masters..
Here, Barry, who’s been a pro since 2002, tells the Asian Tour Website what's in his golf bag, his favourite past time and his advice to amateur golfers.

Q What's in your bag?
A Driver TaylorMade R5, TaylorMade 3 wood V Steel 13 degree, TaylorMade Irons CB 3 iron to wedge, wedges Vokey 52 degree and 58 degree, Ping putter
Q Favourite golf course in Asia? Why
?
A Haven't found a favourite in Asia yet.
Q Favourite pastime at home and on tour?
A Spending time with friends and my girlfriend. I also enjoy playing on the computer, especially the game "Football Manager."
Q Best ever round on the Asian Tour?
A 66 at the Pakistan Open and Pulai Springs Malaysian Mast
ers
Q Biggest moment in golf?
A Winning the Scottish amateur championship at Downfield in 2001.
Q Biggest influence in your career?
A My parents because they sacrificed so much to let me play everywhere when I was young.
Q Why did you choose to play on the Asian Tour?

A It seems like an upcoming tour. Among the main tours, it's the best one available to me at the moment.. I thought I'd give it a try - and I'm enjoying it.
Q Who is your golfing idol?
A Tiger Woods.
Q What did you shoot in your first ever round as an amateur?
A 120!
Q Most famous playing partner?
A Nick Faldo and Fredrick Jacobson at the Dunhill Links championship in 2002.
Q Best advice received?

A Just to only compare yourself with yourself.
Q Your dream four-ball?
A Tiger, Ernie Els and Bobby Jones
Q If there's a rule you can change, which one would it be?
A Hitting from a divot. You should be allowed a free drop.
Q If you were not a golfer, what would you be?
A Footballer.
Q Best advice to an amateur golfer?

A Hit enough club, in other words, be long rather than short.
Q How and why did you start playing golf?

A I had a football injury when I was nine. I couldn't play for couple of years and picked up golf to pass the time. Got hooked on the game.
Q Impressions of Asia so far?
A It's been great, much better than I thought. It's exceeded my expectations.

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