What golf clubs do you use, and how do they help your game?
I’ve used Callaway clubs for years now. They’re a great company to be with. The research and bigger difference for amateurs. I think it will be particularly good for amateurs as it’s such a forgiving club. It’s the straightest driver I’ve ever seen, which will make it perfectly suited to some of the courses we see out on Tour that demand more of you off the tee.

What is your favourite club in the bag?
This has to be my FT-3 driver, but it keeps changing. Callaway are always bringing out bigger and better products, and so my favourites are always changing with the technology out there. development and testing that goes into every club, ball, driver - everything is incredible. You should see their testing facility in Carlsbad - it’s state of the art. The team on tour are also great. Every week the Callaway truck is at the tournament, and the guys are there to help me out with any queries I may have or to make any alterations to my clubs.

Have you tried, and do you intend to use the new
Callaway FT-i ‘square’ driver?
I have tried it and I think it’s fantastic. It’s going to make a big difference to pros and even I’m currently testing the new FT-5 Driver which is the evolution of the FT-3, so this could well topple the FT-3 as my favourite club. (Editors note: Nick is now playing the FT-5).

What would be your ideal fourball?
John Travolta, Steve McQueen and Tiger Woods. What has been your greatest golfing achievement to date? Undoubtedly it was winning my first professional title at the 2005 Caltex Singapore Masters. That was a huge breakthrough for me and what made even better was that I was playing with Monty the final two days, and I beat him to win my first tournament. At the HSBC Champions event in Shanghai last year I also outscored Tiger the first three days. To beat the best player that’s ever lived gives you a lot of confidence.

How important do you think sports psychology is to the modern game?
It’s very important. So much of what happens out in the golf course is down to what and how you’re thinking and that’s why I hooked up with Jamil.

What interests do you have outside of golf?
Catching up with friends and going out, good food - all the normal stuff really. When I’ve got a week off I like to relax and stay at home. We’re so used to travelling, it’s nice to be in one place for a while. I moved into my own place last year, my first home and it’s been nice to spend time there and get it the way I want it.

What is the best piece of advice you could give to an amateur golfer?
Don’t neglect your short game. Some amateurs get obsessed with how far they can hit the ball, but your short game will get you out of trouble far more often than being able to drive the ball huge distances.