Retired cricketer

Still miss Seve even after all these years. The man who inspired me to take up golf and got me into things like the Ryder Cup.

I hated it but changed to a better mat, forced on me when we went to Heworth recently. They were off mats, unadvertised, and I was stung...

Slaley (technically just in Northumberland) is tremendous (both courses). For budget options, I would recommend Seaham, Crook and South...