Keeping it REAL with Press Tent Dave (Issue #3)
Jul 5, 2015 13:18:35 GMT -6
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Post by dave on Jul 5, 2015 13:18:35 GMT -6
Hello once again friends. Time flies by and we're ready for issue #3 of Keeping it REAL. My guest this week is world #6 and the one who usually gets the ball rolling each week in the Press Tent, Andi Smith. So without further ado, lets get going.
Alright Sunshine, you're up:
Hi Dave, nice to be here. I overlaid the other day, I had a dozen eggs under my bed
Tell us about your family.
My family consists of my wife of 13yrs Justine aka Tina, My daughter Taylor and my son Eishen.
What song was your first dance to on your wedding day? Please don't say "Pass and move, it's the Liverpool groove!!!!!"
Haha, no I wanted You'll Never Walk Alone, but that got a resounding " NO CHANCE " so it was I Swear by All 4 One.
Where abouts do you live or were raised?
I was raised in a small Village named ASH, I lived there for 16 yrs until my mum sadly passed away with Bowel Cancer, I then moved in with my aunty and uncle, I know reside in another neighbouring village of ASH named WOODNESBOROUGH and we have lived here for 9 yrs.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, a couple,, We have 2 dogs named Twinkle and Crystal, we did have another named Jess for 12 yrs but she sadly passed away last yr, and to go with the dogs we have 12, yes 12 cats, named, Mischief, Malteaser, Gizmo, Patch, Snuggles, Nurmal, Smudge, Squeeky, Honey Monster, Tabbatha, Tigger, Oddball.
What is the meaning behind your username?
Easy one this, SMIFFY,, my nickname, LFC,, Liverpool Fc, and 79 the yr I was born, not as Chris suggests the score I try to beat every week, but its not a bad idea.
What bought you to RGT?
Seeing as I don't play golf in real life, and I played simulation on TW14, I wanted to play the game as close to real life as it could get, and if this is anywhere near as hard as real life, hats off to all of you who play.
What is your favourite thing about RGT?
The banter, its brilliant, and the competitiveness of it all, it scratches my competitive itch. Plus the discussions are always held in a manner that is respectable to all, no pre Madonna's.
Who is your biggest rival in RGT?
Everyone is my rival , but my biggest rival has to be me ol press tent compatriot Chris Bird aka Chrashbird.
What is your first and best memories of golf?
My first memory was when I was about 13 and my cousin asked me to caddie for him at Royal St Georges, he then surprised me with a ticket for the final round of the 1993 British Open held at Royal St Georges, we followed Greg Norman and Nick Faldo around, it was brilliant, I brought a Lime Green Nike hat from there tent and I still have it today, a bit worse for wear though.
Who is your favourite golfer of all time and current player?
Due to above answer I have to say Greg Norman is my all time favourite player, Present player is Rory Mcilroy, but there are so many players I admire there is to many to name.
Whats the best shot you've ever seen?
I have two favourite shots to be honest, Phil Mickleson from the pine on H13 at Augusta in 2010, and Bubba Watsons massive hook on H10 also at Augusta in 2012.
What is your real life handicap?
My controller, lol.
What set of clubs are in your bag?
I think I would have a Shovel, Fork, Rake, and probably a croquet mallet.
What is your favourite course to watch and/or play in real life?
My Favourite course to watch is the normal boring answer of Augusta, I think its great, but my local course of Royal St Georges is also a good course to watch the pro's hack and slash around.
What is your favourite course played in The Golf Club?
This is easy Lunenberg National I think it is called, really like that course, but closest to my heart is Eagleton Bend as I won the first TGCT tournament held there.
What would you do to improve The Golf Club and/or RGT?
The only thing that I would change is being able to get a better indication of the green break, apart from that I really don't know.
What are your other favourite sports?
I used to play Lawn Bowls and I had 2 Junior International Trials in 2000-2001, but unfortunately I did not get selected, I was gutted, I am a sports fan, I enjoy all sports, Football, Cricket, Darts, Snooker, Pool, Hockey, Badminton just to name a few.
Which teams do you support?
Only the two Liverpool Football Club, by far the greatest team the world has ever seen, and England, by far the worst team the world has ever seen.
Whats your best sporting memory?
Winning a locally held Bowls tournament with my Mum when I was 12, it was incredible. Istanbul 2005, what a night that was.
Whats your worst sporting memory?
Receiving the letter from Bowls England saying I had not been selected for the International Series, 1988 FA Cup Final and Michael Thomas scoring at Anfield in 1989. Gerrard Slip last season, oh I could go on, but I won't.
What was the 1st computer/console you had?
A Commodore 16, with Treasure Island.
What was your first and best golf video game you ever played?
I had a hand held golf game but I cannot remember what it was called, I first one I can remember was pga tour 96 on the Sega Megadrive, best game I feel I have played still has to be Simulation Mode on TW14.
Whats the 1st car you ever owned?
It was a beige mini, and I mate of mine gave me some pepper pot wheel trims for it.
What was the first music album you ever bought ,favourite as well?
First album I bought was a compilation album NOW 20, my favourite album is Michael Jackson History, think the bloke was a genius.
What channels are preset on your car stereo?
Heart, Radio One, KMFM, Kiss, Magic, and Talksport and Radio 5 Live.
Whats your favourite colour?
This will be a surprise to many but it is not Red, My favourite colour is Turquoise. Closely followed by red.
Whats your favourite film?
Forrest Gump, wins everyday, Avatar is a close second, any thing with Tom Hanks is great and the fast and furious series.
Whats your favourite TV show?
Only Fools and Horses I could and do sometimes watch this all day, absolutely love it. Current tv shows include, Top Gear, NCIS, NCIS Los Angeles, I love anything comedy, The Royale Family, On The Buses.
Whats your favourite food?
Lasagne, bit like Garfield, with a lovely Jam Roly Poly and Custard for pudding. But you cant beat a good ol BBQ, yum yum.
Whats your favourite drink?
Coffee, I can drink this all day everyday, don't really drink alcohol but Carlsberg and Jack Daniels come out to play when I do.
Whats your favourite holiday/vacation destination?
Bit of a Home hermit I'm afraid, like my creature comforts to much, we did Honeymoon on a Caribbean Cruise to St Maarten and St Thomas.
Last of all, any other interesting information about yourself you'd like to share?
I have both my ears pierced, I have a Gold Hoop in Each and I also have a Liverpool Fc Badge in my left ear. And my feet stink, always have always will.
Thank you very much Andi, that'll do it again for another week. Hope to see you all again soon and remember, Keep it REAL!!
Alright Sunshine, you're up:
Hi Dave, nice to be here. I overlaid the other day, I had a dozen eggs under my bed
Tell us about your family.
My family consists of my wife of 13yrs Justine aka Tina, My daughter Taylor and my son Eishen.
What song was your first dance to on your wedding day? Please don't say "Pass and move, it's the Liverpool groove!!!!!"
Haha, no I wanted You'll Never Walk Alone, but that got a resounding " NO CHANCE " so it was I Swear by All 4 One.
Where abouts do you live or were raised?
I was raised in a small Village named ASH, I lived there for 16 yrs until my mum sadly passed away with Bowel Cancer, I then moved in with my aunty and uncle, I know reside in another neighbouring village of ASH named WOODNESBOROUGH and we have lived here for 9 yrs.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, a couple,
, We have 2 dogs named Twinkle and Crystal, we did have another named Jess for 12 yrs but she sadly passed away last yr, and to go with the dogs we have 12, yes 12 cats, named, Mischief, Malteaser, Gizmo, Patch, Snuggles, Nurmal, Smudge, Squeeky, Honey Monster, Tabbatha, Tigger, Oddball.What is the meaning behind your username?
Easy one this, SMIFFY,, my nickname, LFC,, Liverpool Fc, and 79 the yr I was born, not as Chris suggests the score I try to beat every week, but its not a bad idea.
What bought you to RGT?
Seeing as I don't play golf in real life, and I played simulation on TW14, I wanted to play the game as close to real life as it could get, and if this is anywhere near as hard as real life, hats off to all of you who play.
What is your favourite thing about RGT?
The banter, its brilliant, and the competitiveness of it all, it scratches my competitive itch. Plus the discussions are always held in a manner that is respectable to all, no pre Madonna's.
Who is your biggest rival in RGT?
Everyone is my rival , but my biggest rival has to be me ol press tent compatriot Chris Bird aka Chrashbird.
What is your first and best memories of golf?
My first memory was when I was about 13 and my cousin asked me to caddie for him at Royal St Georges, he then surprised me with a ticket for the final round of the 1993 British Open held at Royal St Georges, we followed Greg Norman and Nick Faldo around, it was brilliant, I brought a Lime Green Nike hat from there tent and I still have it today, a bit worse for wear though.
Who is your favourite golfer of all time and current player?
Due to above answer I have to say Greg Norman is my all time favourite player, Present player is Rory Mcilroy, but there are so many players I admire there is to many to name.
Whats the best shot you've ever seen?
I have two favourite shots to be honest, Phil Mickleson from the pine on H13 at Augusta in 2010, and Bubba Watsons massive hook on H10 also at Augusta in 2012.
What is your real life handicap?
My controller, lol.
What set of clubs are in your bag?
I think I would have a Shovel, Fork, Rake, and probably a croquet mallet.
What is your favourite course to watch and/or play in real life?
My Favourite course to watch is the normal boring answer of Augusta, I think its great, but my local course of Royal St Georges is also a good course to watch the pro's hack and slash around.
What is your favourite course played in The Golf Club?
This is easy Lunenberg National I think it is called, really like that course, but closest to my heart is Eagleton Bend as I won the first TGCT tournament held there.
What would you do to improve The Golf Club and/or RGT?
The only thing that I would change is being able to get a better indication of the green break, apart from that I really don't know.
What are your other favourite sports?
I used to play Lawn Bowls and I had 2 Junior International Trials in 2000-2001, but unfortunately I did not get selected, I was gutted, I am a sports fan, I enjoy all sports, Football, Cricket, Darts, Snooker, Pool, Hockey, Badminton just to name a few.
Which teams do you support?
Only the two Liverpool Football Club, by far the greatest team the world has ever seen, and England, by far the worst team the world has ever seen.
Whats your best sporting memory?
Winning a locally held Bowls tournament with my Mum when I was 12, it was incredible. Istanbul 2005, what a night that was.
Whats your worst sporting memory?
Receiving the letter from Bowls England saying I had not been selected for the International Series, 1988 FA Cup Final and Michael Thomas scoring at Anfield in 1989. Gerrard Slip last season, oh I could go on, but I won't.
What was the 1st computer/console you had?
A Commodore 16, with Treasure Island.
What was your first and best golf video game you ever played?
I had a hand held golf game but I cannot remember what it was called, I first one I can remember was pga tour 96 on the Sega Megadrive, best game I feel I have played still has to be Simulation Mode on TW14.
Whats the 1st car you ever owned?
It was a beige mini, and I mate of mine gave me some pepper pot wheel trims for it.
What was the first music album you ever bought ,favourite as well?
First album I bought was a compilation album NOW 20, my favourite album is Michael Jackson History, think the bloke was a genius.
What channels are preset on your car stereo?
Heart, Radio One, KMFM, Kiss, Magic, and Talksport and Radio 5 Live.
Whats your favourite colour?
This will be a surprise to many but it is not Red, My favourite colour is Turquoise. Closely followed by red.
Whats your favourite film?
Forrest Gump, wins everyday, Avatar is a close second, any thing with Tom Hanks is great and the fast and furious series.
Whats your favourite TV show?
Only Fools and Horses I could and do sometimes watch this all day, absolutely love it. Current tv shows include, Top Gear, NCIS, NCIS Los Angeles, I love anything comedy, The Royale Family, On The Buses.
Whats your favourite food?
Lasagne, bit like Garfield, with a lovely Jam Roly Poly and Custard for pudding. But you cant beat a good ol BBQ, yum yum.
Whats your favourite drink?
Coffee, I can drink this all day everyday, don't really drink alcohol but Carlsberg and Jack Daniels come out to play when I do.
Whats your favourite holiday/vacation destination?
Bit of a Home hermit I'm afraid, like my creature comforts to much, we did Honeymoon on a Caribbean Cruise to St Maarten and St Thomas.
Last of all, any other interesting information about yourself you'd like to share?
I have both my ears pierced, I have a Gold Hoop in Each and I also have a Liverpool Fc Badge in my left ear. And my feet stink, always have always will.
Thank you very much Andi, that'll do it again for another week. Hope to see you all again soon and remember, Keep it REAL!!
