NAME: Ian Gibson
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: Solicitor (the boring property kind, no
exciting court room battles here thank you very much).
NICKNAME: "Gibbo"
LOWEST EVER SCORE: Technically 83, but that was at Craigentinny
which is generally recognised to be one of the shortest, easiest and generally
sh*test courses on the face of the planet. My greatest ever round, and lowest
score on a respectable course, is therefore 85 round the braids. What a glorious
day that was.
FAVOURITE COURSE PLAYED: Hawkshill, Newmachar. Blue skies, lush greens, towering trees, still ponds - a golfing scene from heaven. I still dream of that day.
GREATEST EVER SHOT/GOLFING MOMENT: The honour of hitting the first tee-shot in Project Golf 2008 having been announced on to the tee in Ivor Robson style. Actually, that honour is my second greatest moment, because the greatest moment was the subsequent relief of not duffing said opening tee-shot two feet off the tee.
WEAKNESS: Short hitter, liable to slice, unable to escape
from even the shallowest of bunkers, very poor approach shots, useless with the
putter, certain to crack under even the slightest bit of pressure.
FAVOURITE CLUB: The Pistol. He goes off the boil quite frequently, but it is worth it for those rare occasions when a good putt drops and I get to unsportingly mock my opponent (i.e. Jimbo) by saying things like "you've been shot down by The Pistol" or, more succinctly, "piaow piaow!"
MOST HATED HOLE: 14th at the Braids. Card buster.
WORST EVER SCORE: 140+
GOALS FOR THE SEASON: Beat James Maclachlan in the Maclachlan v Gibson Matchplay Marathon. Retain Sally (although technically that is a goal for next season). Annoy Barry with team selections.
CLUBS: Arizona irons, illegal driver, Mr Mizuno and The Pistol.