DEAN ASHTON

“I think it’s one of those courses where until you play it, you don’t realise how fun it is and how challenging it is also. It’s funny because as an ex-sportsman, I am naturally ridiculously competitive so I’m annoyed with myself if I don’t play well and compete. I try and win the amateur event even though it would be difficult for me to win it with my handicap. I always try to go for the highest-finishing footballer. I think I got that last year.”