John currently plays on the EuroPro Tour, though successful qualification in the final stage ( top 35 and ties over 54 holes from 16-18th Nov) of the Alps Tour this week will mean a full schedule next year playing in Austria, Belguim, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain and Slovenia.

John has been a professional for 9 months, following a successful amateur career including winning the 2007 Scottish Amateur Championship at Prestwick Golf Club, where he beat Keir McNicoll in the final 4&3. Prior to this in 2005 he reached the final of the 2005 Amateur Championship at Royal Birkdale, beating Lloyd Saltman in the semi-final.

John is sponsored by:

Swanston Golf Club – Swanstongolf.com
Ping Golf (equipment) – Ping.com
Bunker Mentality (clothing) – Bunker-Mentality.com
Morisons Solicitors – Morisonsllp.com

He is is very grateful for their financial assistance and support, along with other private individuals. This certainly alleviates some of the stress of being on tour and allows him to concentrate more on his game.

John and everyone at Swanston Golf Club made me feel very welcome and I wish him and the club every success over the coming months.

Finally, the Question of the Day:

At what age did you start playing golf? Please leave your comments below and we’ll have fun reading them!