20 QUESTIONS

Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo on his love of tennis and legendary Scottish links

1 When did you first shoot under par? Not exactly sure but I was probably about 12 years old.

2 Highlight of your career so far? Winning last year’s Frys.com Open on the US PGA Tour, and hopefully it will prove the first of many.

3 Best shot hit so far? The one I remember the most is the putt I made on the 72nd hole to clinch the Frys.

4 Favourite individual hole? Not really but if I had to pick one it would probably be the tough par-4 11th at Augusta National.

5 If you could have one mulligan? The 18th hole at Puerto Rico where I made a bogey and ended up losing in the play-off against Alex Cejka in 2015.

6 Favourite UK course? Carnoustie – is that still in the UK?

7 Favourite course worldwide? No doubt about it, Augusta.

8 Best view in golf? I will have to go for going down the 18th at St Andrews.

9 Favourite sports team? Top Argentina football team River Plate.

10 Favourite club in the bag? Like most golfers, I really enjoy hitting driver. 11 Sportsman you most admire? Tennis superstar Roger Federer.

12 Sportswoman you most admire? Another top tennis player – Serena Williams. She’s formidable.

13 Favourite movie? Obviously I watch movies but to be honest there isn’t one that sticks out.

14 Must see TV programmes? I can watch anything but again haven’t got a specific favourite although obviously I regularly tune in to the Golf Channel.

15 Favourite musician/band? Same again, I’m not picky. I can listen to anything from rock to reggae.

16 Best mate on Tour? Probably my caddie Jose and my manager Chris.

17 Favourite holiday destination? Going back home to Florida.

18 Who would be in your dream foursome? Roger Federer, Tiger Woods and my dad Hector even though he sucks at golf!

19 And your ideal Tour fourball? Tiger, Jack Nicklaus plus Bobby Jones. I’ll just watch them play!

20 Finally, any superstitions? Thankfully none whatsoever. They’re the last things you need.

‘I’d take a mulligan on 18 at Puerto Rico where I lost a play-off in 2015’