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Full swing

Full swing

By LILISHA SHRESTHA

Rene Vijay Einhaus Director at Dwarika’s Group of Hotels and Resorts is an avid golfer   WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG? Driver: Taylormade R1 Fairway woods: Nike SQ Irons: Titleist CB 712 Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM 5 Putter: Taylormade Ghost Tour Fontana 72 Golfball: Titleist Pro V1 x Range finder: Bushnell                           When did your affair with golf start? I was introduced to the sport as a child. My parents frequently took me to the Nepal Golf Club. Golf had me at the first swing! Which is your favourite golf club in Nepal and why? Gokarna Golf Club mostly because of its beautiful setting and the well maintained course. One place in the world where you want to play golf Augusta National Golf Club Golf essential that you cannot do without My good luck coin that I mark the ball with when I am putting on the green. A golf equipment or accessory you want to add to your bag New Taylormade Driver Best place to shop for golfers in Nepal Adidas/taylormadestore in Nepal and Proshop at Gokarna Sanjay Lama is the director of Atlas Travel and Tours. Lama has won the Royal Nepal Golf Club Championship for two consecutive years in 2011 and 2012.                               YOUR GOLF BAG ESSENTIALS Driver: Callaway Razr Fit Fairway Wood: Callaway Razr Fit Hybrid: Callaway Razr X Iron: Titleist MB Forged 710 Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM 4 Putter: Odyssey Golfball: Titleist Pro V1 Eyewear: Callaway   Your first memory of golf When I was eight years old, I used to tag along with my uncle who was a pro golfer. Walking with him on the golf course and watching him play is my first vivid memory. Your favourite golf club in Nepal Well, I will have to say both RNGC and Gokarna Golf Course because RNGC is where I spent most of my teenage years playing golf and Gokarna because it is one of the finest golf courses in South East Asia. Both RNGC and Gokarna are unique in their own ways. Your favourite golfer While growing up I used to be a big fan of Nick Faldo for his finesse. Now, I will have to say it’s Tiger Woods for his extraordinary mental and physical ability to dominate the sport. One absolute favourite golf course in the world The Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland. A golf essential that you cannot do without My Titleist Golf Visor On your wish list Titleist AP2 714 Irons Ashok SJB Rana is the CEO of Himalayan Bank and is passionate about golf.                   YOUR GOLF BAG MUST HAVE The Driver: Nike SQ Fairway woods: Taylormade R9’s Irons: Taylormade R7 Wedges: Taylormade Putter: Odessey Golf ball: Srixion Range finder: Nikon Your introduction to the sport It was my father who introduced me to golf. I would spend my time in the golf course playing golf with him during my school holidays. Also, I followed golf programmes on television which sparked my interest. Where will we find you playing golf? Gorkarna Forest Resort. Its layout and the setting makes it the best golf course in Nepal. The Himalayan golf course in Pokhara is also a must try. A golf essential that you cannot do without My cap for playing outdoors on a sunny afternoon. New addition to your cart I have been eyeing a new driver but I am waiting for my game to improve.