We’d like to welcome Iain Walker, the latest member to the UKKO Ambassadors Programme.
Iain, 20, plays at Baildon GC, Bradford, and has a handicap of 2.7
In his bag: Nike driver 3, wood and irons, titleist wedges + putter
Here’s a picture of Iain in action wearing his UKKO Optic Crispin Polo and Titanium Black belt
Ambassador Laurence Knott led a crack fourball team to victory in the third Swing for Sammy charity golf day at Muswell Hill Golf Club, North London on 30th July 2010.
Swing for Sammy celebrates the life and honours the courage of Samantha Trow (nee St John), who died on 18 February 2008, aged 26. In the first two years the event has raised over £33,000 for Cancer Research.
Kitted out in Ukko’s Puree Red Vigo Polos the team drew admiring glances from the field of 140 competitors. Inspired by their team colours, Team Elk racked up 10 birdies to post an early clubhouse score of 96 points that was not to be bettered.
Accepting first prize team captain Laurence, Director of Urban Elk Consultants said:
Swing for Sammy is a fantastic charity golf day, raising thousands of pounds for a great cause. We dressed for success, bonding in our Ukko gear to tear up the course in fine fashion. Were already looking forward to defending our title next year. Thanks to Nick and all at Ukko for sponsoring our team and helping to keep us cool n fresh on the course. Expect to see plenty more Ukko kitted out members at Muswell Hill soon
The winning team were Muswell Hill members (l-r)
Matthew Davies (14 handicap), Steve Serris (8), captain Laurence Knott (9) and Jem Butcher (10)
Here are some of are Amateur Ambassadors in action:
Tom Ayling – 16 – Harewood Downs GC – Handicap 11
Find out more about Tom
Jarred McKnight – 24 – Handicap Scratch
Laurence Knott – 37 – Muswell Hill GC – Handicap 9
Will Harvey – 20 – Willesley Park GC – Handicap Scratch
Chris is one of the original UKKO Ambassadors. We’ve asked him a few questions to find out what makes him tick…Your Home Club - Knott End GC
Handicap - 10
Age - 31
What’s in your bag
Driver - Taylomade Tour Burner TP with Aldila Voodoo SVS6
Woods - Ping G15 3 Wood with stock stiff shaft, Taylormade r7st 5 wood with DSL300
Irons - Ping i15 with AWT shafts, 1/2 inch long, Yellow dot
Wedges - Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 52 and 58 degree
Putter - Taylormade Rossa Spider/Scotty Cameron Squareback
Balls - Srixon Z Star
Stephen has recently become an UKKO Ambassador, so we’ve asked him a few questions to find out what makes him tick…What’s in your bag
Driver - Taylormade r9 (stiff)
Woods - Mizuno F60
Irons - Mizuno MP-57
Putter - Scotty Cameron Squareback (2thumb grip)
Balls - Taylormade TP Red
Tom has recently become an UKKO Ambassador, so we thought we’d find out what makes him tick…Your home club - Harewood Downs Golf Club
Handicap - 11.3
Age - 16
What’s in your bag (we like details!)
Driver - Cobra X-Speed Pro, Shallow Face, Speeder S Shaft
Woods - Taylormade R9 Ti 3, Re.ax Shaft R
Irons - Mizuno Mx-25 3-PW, Dynamic Gold Sl Sahfts
Putter - Odyessy White Hot XG #7
Balls - Titleist Pro V1
1. Your ultimate fourball with anyone past & present?
I’d have just the one golfer, Seve. The true enigma and passion of the game is typified of the flair of the exceptional Spaniard. Next I’d have Bobby Moore, as a Hammers fan its a no brainer. Legend. Lastly, probably James Corden, the man that is the definition of lad, it’d be a laugh.
2. Where would you take them on?
We’d tee it up at Loch Lomond, quality track in a picturesque setting.
3. Which club is first in the bag?
Probably the big dog – there’s no better feeling than destroying the ball down the fairway!
4. A crafty beer before the game or in the zone on the putting green with energy drink on stand-by?
Probably be a cheeky pint balanced by the energy drink halfway through the round.
5. Obviously you’re wearing UKKO on the 1st – which is your favourite garment?
It’s got to be the Burgundy Sleeveless Cardigan, I love the retro style going on there!
6. Any dirty tactics or squeaky clean all the way?
Despite being notorious in my other sports for playing dirty, when clad in the plus-fours it’s all clean.
7. You have a 4ft putt to win the game. It circles the cup and drops in – how do you celebrate round the green!?
Sink to my knees and cry – only joking – probably the solitary fist pump and take the pain of buying the first round back inside.
8. 1st & last drink on the 19th?
Kick off with a pint, and finish with half a Jack.
9. To celebrate your win, you fill up the private jet – where do you go?
En-route to the final destination of L.A stop off in Grenada, a truly surreal place.
10. Assuming you don’t have a private jet, have a nightmare and lose by the 12th – would you head straight for the driving range or drown your sorrows at the nearest local?
I’m a grafter, I’d be out on the range.
11. Why did you want to become an Ambassador for UKKO?
The threads are quality, and I really wanted to pen my experiences on golf.
12. If you didn’t play golf, which other sport would you be obsessed with?
I’m a rugby and football man, but footy would probably take preference if there wasn’t a course on the Earth.
13. What would you like to see in the next UKKO range?
I’d love to see some strides in there.
14. Apart from becoming an UKKO Ambassador, what’s your biggest achievement to date?
Golfing or something else? Well golfing would be my Autumn Cup performance the season just gone. Non-Golfing, well i just try and make people have a laugh every day really.
15. What do you want to be doing in 5 years?
I’ll probably be in my last year at Uni en-route to Sports Journalism.
Welcome to Chris Berry who’s the latest player to join the UKKO Ambassador programme.
Chris plays out of Knott End GC off 9.8
In the Bag: Taylormade Tour Burner TP Driver Ping g15 3 Wood MD Golf 3 Hybrid Ping i15 irons Vokey Wedges Rossa Spider Putter Callaway Tour Bag White Powakaddy.
