A round and about

Eric Miller Former Leinster and Irish rugby international

Eric MillerFormer Leinster and Irish rugby international

1. Earliest Golfing Memory?

Playing a round with my grandad at Newlands when there was still sheep on the course at seven years of age.

2 First victory?

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Winning a nice mobile phone on the 18th at Powerscourt last year in a long drive competition. 370 yarder + a gale.

3 First time to break 90?

On holiday in courtown with friends when I was 16.

4 Last bit of golf equipment you bought?

The Nick Faldo ball finder, thankfully have not had to use it too much, yet!

5 Last time you took a golf cart. Where and Why?

Rathsallagh Golf Club, my own course, bit of a long trek. Took two of my under-20 rugby players out for a game a couple days before their cup final.They needed to stay fresh so we all squeezed in.

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

Last week, was up most of the night with a sick baby, hence a bit on edge the following morning going out to play. Two lost balls off the first tee, let's say I'm glad it was a quiet day on the course.

7 Which major would you like to attend and why?

The Masters, great history, list of past winners demonstrates that it's truly an international event with a perfect backdrop.

8 Ideal fourball. Who and Where?

Harrington, Clarke and McGinley. Three great sporting ambassadors. Montgomerie Course, Carton House.

9 One last round on earth, where would it be?

Augusta.

10 Dress sense. Davis Love or Ian Poulter ?

Somewhere in between.

11 Is a Titleist ProV1 worth the expense?

No, can never hold on to them long enough to get the benefit.

12 Best golf club food. Where?

Rathsallagh, great selection and reasonably priced.

13 140 yards out from the green. Flat calm. What's in your hand?

Nine Iron if pin on front.

14 Favourite club in times of trouble.

Seven iron off fairway but depends how close I am to the green.

15 Parkland or Links?

Parkland.

16 Must see golfing destination.

Dubai courses especially Ernie's new one.

17 Hidden gem?

Don't know if it's hidden but Headfort in Meath is a bit understated but a gem of a course.

18 One Mulligan in life.

My baby daughter's laugh. Melts me every time.