Shaun Payne, Munster rugby player

Earliest golfing memory?

Flaying away at practice balls with a beat up old three wood on the school rugby pitch.

First golfing victory?

My first par!!

First time to break 90?

About 1994 at Kloof Country Club in Durban.

Last bit of golf equipment?

Nike SasQuatch 460 Driver.

Last time you took a golf cart and why?

East Clare, three weeks ago, Anthony Foley's suggestion!

Last time you muttered an obscenity on a golf course and why?

Taking an eight on the last at East Clare after putting the first two drives out of bounds.

Which of the Majors would you like to attend and why?

Augusta, great course!

Ideal golfing fourball: Who and where?

Nicklaus (the greatest), Player (childhood hero) and David Wallace (so I won't be the worst golfer in the fourball) at Ballybunion

One last round on earth:  where would it be?

Augusta National.

Ralph Lauren or Lyle & Scott?

Not too bothered.

Is the Titleist ProV1 worth the extra expense?

Yes!

Best golf club food. Where?

Adare Manor.

140 yards out from green. Flat, calm. What's in your hand?

Nine iron.

Favourite club in times of trouble (eg nine iron)?

Wedge or seven-iron.

Parkland or links?

Parkland.

Must see golfing holiday destination?

For those who have not been, South Africa.

Hidden Gem (a golf course)?

San Lameer Country Club, KwaZulu Natal South Coast.

One Mulligan in Life?

Nothing really springs to mind.