CHRISTOPHER PAYNE

My Story

 

I started playing golf at the age of 10, having managed to find the sweet spot a few times on my dad's Wilson Staff sand wedge!

 

I was immediately hooked, and couldn't wait for my next visit to the driving range.

I spent many afternoons after school in the winter watching my "Seve-The Short Game" Video, and Seve was, and is my favourite golfer of all time. At the age of 12 I saw Seve in person for the first time at the European Open, and I would go to watch Seve play at every concievable oppurtunity up until my mid twenties when Seve retired.

 

At 17, I realised it may prove wise to learn all aspects of the golfing trade as my game wasn't to the standard of Sergio Garcia's, with whom I'd played a practice round prior to the European Under 21's Championship.

 

I became fully qualified under the PGA's diploma scheme in 2002 and have been coaching full time ever since.