A round and about

Bill O'Herlihy RTÉ presenter

Bill O'Herlihy RTÉ presenter

Club: Foxrock

Earliest golfing memory? No stars, no great occasion. My first golf lesson and words of wisdom from Timmy McElligott, the pro at Muskerry GC in Cork: "If it's comfortable, it's wrong."

First victory? Smirnoff Mixed Trophy with my wife, Hilary, in Waterville.

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First time to break 90? Back in the mists of time at Muskerry.

Last bit of equipment? Cobra Senior 9-wood.

Last time you took a cart and why? PGA National - obligatory.

Last time you muttered an obscenity on a course and why? Wouldn't dream of it!!!

Which of the Majors would you like to attend and why? US Masters, as I'm told it's arguably the greatest of all sports occasions.

Ideal fourball: who and where? Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Jodie Kidd at Waterville Golf Club.

One last round on earth: where would it be? Hyannis Port Golf Club, a superb links course on Cape Cod, which offers a wonderful test of golf with breathtaking views of the Cape across to Martha's Vineyard.

Ralph Lauren or Lyle & Scott? Whichever is on special offer at McGuirk's

Is the Titleist ProV1 worth the extra expense? Yes, helps my slice and improves my three-putts.

Best golf club food. Where? My home club, Foxrock, where the rack of lamb, like Jameson, is famous.

140 yards out from green. Flat calm. What's in your hand? My seven-iron in my hand and my heart in my mouth.

Favourite club in times of trouble? My nine-iron - on the grounds that, if you're in trouble, take your punishment.

Parkland or links? Must be links. I hate trees, I'm attracted to them like a dog.

Must see golfing holiday destination? Kerry for the variety and great courses - Killarney, Tralee, Dooks, Waterville, Ballybunion.

Hidden gem? Gowran Golf Course in Kilkenny. Rave reviews from those who appreciate great golf holes.

One Mulligan in life? Finishing the 15th at Moonah Links, Victoria, where I collapsed - after a great drive - and was brought to hospital by ambulance.