SHAUN TAY

Vice President of Business Development, Ellipsiz Ltd

Married with two sons aged one and two, Shaun Tay was an avid tennis player but took up golf eight years ago as a way to spend more time with his dad. Describing it as a thinking man’s game, he plays off a handicap of 13 and his best score carded was 73. He currently plays on the Hugo Boss Golf team that competes in the Business Times Corporate Golf league.

Any special ritual or gear?

I like to listen to music before a game as it takes my mind off work and helps me focus on my rhythm. I wear Hugo Boss Golf apparel for its innovative design and intelligent features, and not because I play on the team.

How obsessed Are you with the sport?

I wouldn’t say I am obsessed, but I am definitely passionate about golf. I enjoy the social aspect of the game and fortunately playing competitive golf is not what I do for a living.

greatest fantasy?

I do not fantasise, I prefer to plan towards.

Any vices?

Not to my knowlege.

success to you is…

Achieving happiness and contentment in life.

greatest challenge ever faced?

Becoming an adult and having to decide on the type of person I aspired to be.

Any regrets? None.

what we didn’t know About you?

I am a big fan of Chinese classical music. My ambition when I was a boy was to be an engineer. I have a reasonably good sense of humour.

favourite App? I enjoy Spotify.

if you could be Anyone for A day…

My wife, Marilyn. I would like to understand where she finds the strength to put up with someone like myself!

what makes A perfect date? Pub-hopping in London with the wife.