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James Friend

Sankt Jörgen Park Golf | Sweden
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BEST PART ABOUT GOLF?

Getting out on the course with mates.

FAVORITE GOLF MEMORY?

Watching my friend Pontus hit the ball in 4 different bunkers on the same hole. I’ve never laughed more.

Who is James?

date of birth
12/03/1994
current location
Gothenburg, Sweden
nationality
British
started golf in
2002
golf gamebook user since
2014
home club
Sankt Jörgen Park Golf

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A GOLFER?

My dad (+ Rory McIlroy).

FAVORITE GAME FORMAT?

Texas Scramble if it’s a team event, if not then skins is great fun.

IF YOU’RE NOT GOLFING, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

Working / gaming / reading / watching sport.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER THE GOLF GAMEBOOK APP?

I’d imagine it was through a friend but who knows – 10 years is a long time!

FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE APP?

I can track my scores and also see cool features like eclectic scorecards, % greens hit etc.

WHY DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN THE #GGB SQUAD?

Golf + earning golf benefits = win / win.

Quickies

driver or putter
Driver
golf cart or walking
Golf cart
tournament or sunday golf
Sunday golf
favorite music on the course
Millennial emo music (Blink-182, Nickelback etc.)
dream foursome in golf
Me, Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus, Tommy Fleetwood
idol in golf
Rory McIlroy
90% of the putts you leave short, won’t go in…